How to Add a Domain in Mailchimp

Adding a domain in Mailchimp is a crucial step for ensuring your email campaigns are sent from a verified and trusted source. Here’s a detailed guide on how to add and authenticate your domain in Mailchimp.

Step 1: Log into Your Mailchimp Account

Start by logging into your Mailchimp account at mailchimp.com. Enter your username and password to access your dashboard.

Step 2: Navigate to Domain Settings

Once you’re logged in, click on your profile icon located in the top right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select “Account and Billing.” Next, click on the “Domains” tab.

Step 3: Add and Verify Your Domain

Click on the “Add and Verify Domain” button. Here, Mailchimp requires you to verify that you own the email address associated with the domain you plan to use. For example, if you’re using the email address Ben@bexperience.com, Mailchimp will send a verification email to this address.

Check your inbox for the verification email, which contains a verification code. Enter this code into the verification field on Mailchimp and click “Verify.” Once verified, your domain will be successfully added to Mailchimp.

Step 4: Authenticate Your Domain

After adding your domain, it’s crucial to authenticate it to ensure emails sent from your domain are not flagged as spam. Click on the “Start Authentication” button. Mailchimp will offer two methods for authentication: manual and automatic.

Automatic Authentication:

If you prefer, Mailchimp can automatically authenticate your domain by connecting to your hosting provider. However, if your domain is not registered with a supported provider like Hostinger, you might need to use the manual method.

Manual Authentication:

1. Log into your domain registrar (e.g., Internet.bs) and access the DNS settings.
2. Add the required DNS records. Typically, you’ll need to add CNAME and TXT records.
   • For CNAME records: Add the host name and value as specified by Mailchimp.
   • For TXT records: Add the TXT name and value provided.
3. Once you’ve added the records, save the changes. It may take up to 48 hours for Mailchimp to validate these changes, although it usually happens much quicker.

Step 5: Verify Completion

After adding the records, go back to Mailchimp and click “I Have Added the Records.” Mailchimp will check for the new records and confirm once everything is set up correctly.

Conclusion

Adding a domain in Mailchimp is a simple yet important task to ensure your email campaigns are effective and reach your audience without issues. By following these steps, you can easily manage and authenticate your domain in Mailchimp.

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