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title: Manual DNS setup
sidebarTitle: Manual DNS setup
description: Use manual setup for any DNS host — including every provider where Reloop does not offer Auto populate.

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## Prerequisites

- Domain added in [Reloop](https://reloop.sh/dashboard/domain)
- Access to the DNS panel for the **nameserver** host ([find your provider](/docs/guides/connect-domain/find-dns-provider))

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your domain in Reloop">
    Go to [Domains](https://reloop.sh/dashboard/domain) → select the domain. Keep this tab open — you will copy each row.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Open your DNS provider">
    Use **Open DNS settings** in Reloop if shown, or jump to the matching [provider guide](/docs/guides/connect-domain/providers).
  </Step>
  <Step title="Add each record">
    For every required row in Reloop:

    1. Choose the same **type** (TXT, MX, CNAME)
    2. Set **name/host** as shown (`@`, `reloop._domainkey`, `_dmarc`, `link`, …)
    3. Paste **value** exactly
    4. For MX, set **priority** (often `10`)
    5. Save

    Provider UIs differ:

    - Some want blank host instead of `@`
    - Some auto-append your domain — do not enter `reloop._domainkey.acme.com` if the UI already adds `acme.com`
    - Cloudflare: keep records **DNS only** (grey cloud) unless you know you need a proxy (almost never for mail TXT/MX)
  </Step>
  <Step title="Merge SPF if needed">
    If an SPF TXT already exists, merge `include:reloop.sh` into it. Do not create a second SPF. See [SPF conflicts](/docs/guides/connect-domain/troubleshoot/spf-conflicts).
  </Step>
  <Step title="Verify in Reloop">
    Return to Reloop → **Verify**. Allow time for [propagation](/docs/guides/connect-domain/verification/propagation) if checks fail immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Checklist before you verify

- [ ] Edited the DNS host that matches your **NS** records (not only the registrar invoice)
- [ ] DKIM TXT is complete (long `p=` value not cut off)
- [ ] Only one SPF record on that host
- [ ] MX only changed if you intend to ([sending vs receiving](/docs/guides/connect-domain/sending-vs-receiving))
- [ ] Tracking CNAME host is free or intentionally replaced

## Provider-specific guides

See the full list: [Provider guides](/docs/guides/connect-domain/providers).

## Related

- [DNS records explained](/docs/guides/connect-domain/dns-records-explained)
- [Domain not verifying](/docs/guides/connect-domain/troubleshoot/not-verifying)