Once you have acquired a custom domain, you can take advantage of our seamless DNS configuration process, allowing you to authenticate your domain in just a few clicks.
Adding a custom domain to MailerLite
Navigate to Account settings.
Click Domains.
Under Sending domains, click + Add sending domain.
In the provided field, enter an email address that includes your paid domain. This email address will be used as the sender for your campaigns.
Click Save.
How to use automatic domain authentication setup
A popup will appear, prompting you to start the authentication process. Click Continue.
This tool will scan your domain and detect which provider is the host.
2. Once the provider has been detected, follow the instructions to connect to your account. You will need to use your login credentials to log in to your hosting provider.
What if I do not have the login details?
By clicking Trouble signing in?, you will have the option to Send login link to admin, so they can complete this part of the process.
Alternatively, you can choose Set up manually to view and add the records manually. Keep in mind, if you use a social login (such as Gmail) to log in to your hosting provider, you will need to choose the manual authentication option, as this type of login is not supported.
3. Next, follow the steps to authorize MailerLite to configure your DNS and add the necessary records.
4. Once the DNS configuration is successful, you will be redirected back to MailerLite. Refresh the page to see the updated status of your domain.
The domain may show as authenticated right away, or it can take up to 24 hours. In this case, you will see Authentication in process next to your domain.
How to use the manual authentication setup
If your provider is not detected using the above method, we've got you covered with manual domain authentication.
After adding your domain, click Authenticate manually.
Select your domain hosting provider from the dropdown menu. Choose Other if your provider is not listed.
3. Access the DNS settings of your domain located in the account of your hosting provider. Click ✔️ I'm logged in.
4. Instructions for adding the DKIM CNAME record will be provided. Add the record exactly as shown. Click ✔️I added the record.
5. Click Add record next to the SPF TXT record. Instructions for adding the record will be provided. Add the record exactly as shown. Click ✔️I added the record.
6. Click Add record next to the Verification TXT record. Instructions for adding the record will be provided. Add the record exactly as shown. Click ✔️ I added the record.
That’s it!
If everything matches up correctly, the records will be approved, and your domain will be authenticated within 24 hours.
And one more thing to keep in mind – sometimes the site will indicate that some records were not approved, even if all of the information was correctly submitted. Here's why this might happen:
It can take the servers up to 24 hours to completely update this information. However, in most cases, the approval and updates happen within just a matter of minutes.
Some information has to be periodically re-checked and updated, which might affect the verification process.
If you encounter any unexpected issues or see that your records haven't been approved right away, don't fret! Give it a little time, and it's likely to sort itself out. Otherwise, we suggest following these troubleshooting steps.
Additional resources
In addition to automatic domain authentication for your sending domains, we also offer comprehensive guides on other essential topics:
Domain alignment: Ensure secure email delivery and maintain your brand's reputation by aligning your domain.
How to link your custom domain to your landing pages and websites: Learn how to seamlessly connect your custom domain to your landing pages and websites for a more personalized online presence.