How to Add SPF and DKIM Records to HostGator

Adding your TXT based SPF Record

Before continuing, remember that the ability to make these changes yourself is not available without a hosting package with HostGator. However, you may still call HostGator Customer Support to request these changes.

  • From within your HostGator account, select “Hosting” from the HostGator dashboard, then “Domains” from the menu.
  • Scroll down and select “Advanced DNS Zone Editor.”
  • Under Add a Record Enter your domain name as the Name input
  • Select TXT
  • Paste the text you copied from your Manage/Integrate page under SPF settings as the Address.
  • Enter 14400 for TTL
  • Click "Add Record."
Adding your TXT based DKIM Record
 
  • Under Add a Record, Paste the text you copied from your Manage/Integrate page under DKIM settings as the Name
  • Select TXT
  • Paste the text you copied from your Manage/Integrate page under DKIM settings as the Address.
  • Enter 14400 for TTL
  • Click "Add Record."

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Created 7 October 2023 10:52:40 by Cindy
Updated 7 October 2023 11:03:58 by Cindy