Email Domain Verification for Marketing: A Complete Guide

Personalized email authentication helps prevent your marketing campaigns from being marked as spam. A personalized email matches your domain (e.g., [email protected] for www.demosite.com).

Domain Verification Options:

1. Automatic verification (for Squarespace-registered domains)
2. Domain transfer to Squarespace
3. Manual DNS verification (for external domains)

Manual DNS Verification Process:

1. Access DNS Settings

• For nameserver-connected domains: Use DNS Settings panel
• For DNS-connected domains: Edit records through your provider

2. Add Two Required Records:

First Record:

• Type: CNAME
• Host: squarespace._domainkey
• Data: squarespace-domainkey.squarespace-mail.com

Second Record:

• Type: TXT
• Host: _dmarc
• Data: [unique provider code]

Provider-Specific Instructions:

IONOS:

1. Login to my.ionos.com/domains
2. Select domain
3. Click DNS
4. Add records

GoDaddy:

1. Access Domain Manager (dashboard.godaddy.com)
2. Navigate to Manage DNS
3. Add records under DNS Records

Google Domains:

1. Login to domains.google
2. Click DNS icon
3. Add records under Custom Resource Records

Hover:

1. Login to hover.com
2. Access DNS settings
3. Add required records

Namecheap:

1. Login to namecheap.com
2. Go to Domain List > Manage
3. Access Advanced DNS
4. Add new records

Important Notes:

• Record resolution may take up to 72 hours
• Contact your provider's support for specific guidance
• DMARC policy set to p=reject requires domain verification
• Verification ensures better email deliverability

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