How to Verify Domain in Mailchimp

Verifying your domain in Mailchimp is a crucial step to ensure your email campaigns reach your audience effectively. In this guide, we’ll walk through the process of verifying your domain, including both automatic and manual methods.

Step-by-Step Guide to Verifying Your Domain in Mailchimp

1. Log into Your Mailchimp Account
   Begin by visiting mailchimp.com and logging into your account with your username and password.
2. Navigate to Account Settings
   Click on your profile icon in the top corner, select “Account,” and then navigate to the “Domains” section.
3. Start the Verification Process
   Once your domain is added, you’ll see an option to start the authentication process. Click the “Start Authentication” button.
4. Choose Your Authentication Method
   Mailchimp provides an automatic method, but if that doesn’t work, you can opt for the manual setup. For the automatic method, you’ll need to log into your hosting service (like Hostinger) and grant permission.
5. Manual Setup (if needed)
   If you prefer the manual method, log into your domain registrar’s DNS settings. You’ll need to add specific records:
   • CNAME Record: Add the first CNAME record with the specified hostname and value.
   • TXT Record: Add the TXT record with the required name and value.
6. Finalize Your Setup
   After adding the records, click “Apply” and return to Mailchimp. Confirm that you’ve added the necessary records and click the “Done” button.
7. Wait for Verification
   It may take up to 48 hours for Mailchimp to verify the records, but it usually happens much quicker. Keep an eye out for notifications confirming the successful verification.

Conclusion
Verifying your domain in Mailchimp is vital for maintaining email deliverability and enhancing your brand’s credibility. If you want to learn more about using Mailchimp effectively, check out my free online course where you can dive deeper into setting up your Mailchimp account, managing your audience, creating campaigns, and much more.

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