This guide will walk you through how to update your DNS records to start sending emails with your own domain from within Ghost.

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Adding a sending domain in Ghost

Connecting your domain should only take a few minutes. Please see the slideshow for step by step instructions below. We are also linking help articles to common providers should you run into any trouble. It we dont list your provider below please feel free to Google “manage “name of your provider” DNS records” to find the help record.
ServiceLink to support article
Namecheaphttps://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/767/10/how-to-change-dns-for-a-domain/
GoDaddyhttps://www.godaddy.com/help/what-is-dns-665
Squarespace (formerly Google Domains)https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002101888-Adding-DNS-records-to-your-domain
Cloudflarehttps://developers.cloudflare.com/dns/manage-dns-records/how-to/create-dns-records/

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How Long Do Changes Take?

DNS changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours to fully propagate across the internet. Most changes apply within 1–4 hours.

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Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Double-check that there are no conflicting records (e.g. multiple A records for the same domain)
  • For email setup, make sure you don’t have old MX records lingering
  • Use tools like https://dnschecker.org to confirm your updates are live

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Need Help?

If you’re stuck or unsure about what to update, our team is here to help. Contact support and let us know your domain registrar and what you’re trying to connect.