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How to connect a DreamHost domain to send emails through Engage
How to connect a DreamHost domain to send emails through Engage
Step-by-step directions for connecting your DreamHost domain to send outbound emails through Givebutter
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Updated over a week ago

What you need before you start

How to find your DNS provider

If you're not sure who your DNS provider is, you can check at https://mxtoolbox.com/DNSLookup.aspx

  • Type your domain into the empty field

  • Click DNS Lookup

  • Your DNS provider will display at the bottom

DNS lookup tool

Generate TXT and CNAME values inside Givebutter

  • From the Engage tab in your dashboard, click on Set up domain.

an arrow points to set up domain
  • Click + Add Domain and then select Use your domain and email address.

  • Enter your domain name, add a reply-to email, and click Add Domain. This will generate TXT and CNAME values. Close out of this screen. There will be red error messages: Not connected and Not active. This is expected.

domain not connected
  • Click the Copy icon next to the TXT name information.

    copy icon
  • Keep this tab open; you'll need it in a minute.

Add TXT and CNAME values to your DreamHost account

  • In a new tab, login to your DreamHost account.

  • Click on Websites, then Manage Websites, then the three dots (...) next to the Manage button of the domain you want to connect to Givebutter.

  • Click DNS Settings from the popup menu.

dreamhost manage websites

Adding TXT to DreamHost

  • In your DreamHost dashboard, click the blue Add record button.

  • Scroll down till you see TXT and click ADD.

    add TXT
  • Paste your copied value into the Host field.

  • Return to your Givebutter tab and copy the TXT Value field.

  • Paste that information in the TXT Value field of DreamHost

  • Leave everything else as it is.

  • Click Add Record.

  • A confirmation message will appear briefly.

confirmation message

Adding CNAME to DreamHost

  • Switch back to your Givebutter tab (make sure you keep your DreamHost tab open too!) and click on the copy icon in the CNAME Name field to copy it to your clipboard.

  • Return to your DreamHost tab and click the blue Add record button.

  • Scroll down till you see CNAME and click ADD.

    add CNAME
  • Paste your copied value into the Host field.

  • Return to your Givebutter tab and copy the CNAME VALUE field.

  • Paste that information in the Points to field of DreamHost

  • Leave everything else as it is.

  • Click Add Record.

  • A confirmation message will appear briefly.

record added successfully

Run Verification in Givebutter

  • Return to Givebutter and click the Refresh Status button.

    πŸ‘‰ Note: verification can take up to 48 hours. Our system will automatically retry your verification for 72 hours.

  • Continue on to the next steps while you wait for verification. As long as they are also completed, you'll be able to send emails as soon as the green verified badges appear.

connected domain

Add email senders

  • In the Engage tab, click on Email Senders.

  • Click + Add new.

  • Enter the sender name and email address you want to connect and click Submit.

    • Emails must exist on the domain you have connected in order to be used for Engage.

  • A verification email will be sent to the email address you provided. Click verify email.

  • Your sender email should now show as Verified.

    πŸ‘‰ Note: your sender email address must be verified before you'll be able to send outbound emails using Engage.

verified email address

Branding

  • In the Engage tab, click on Branding.

  • Upload a logo - recommended dimensions 300px x 300 px, max size: 5MB

    • A logo is required to be uploaded before you can send outbound emails. If you prefer not to display a logo, you can upload a white square with the proper dimensions.

  • Choose a brand color.

  • Add an email logo hyperlink.

Address

  • In the Engage tab, click on Address

  • Enter your address information.

  • Click Submit.

Congratulations! πŸŽ‰ You're now ready to craft and send your first email via Engage!


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