Domain verification and DKIM

In order to send emails from your own domain, you have to verify the domain first by setting up a DNS record. This step is required to ensure you have the right to use the domain.

Verify your custom domain in your project's settings. During the verifying process, Sidemail will give you a CNAME DNS record that you need to place in your domain's DNS provider. Typically, it takes just a few minutes for DNS changes to take effect. However, it can occasionally take up to 72 hours.

Note: If your domain's DNS provider is Cloudflare, Sidemail offers a direct integration. Simply authenticate through the Sidemail Dashboard, and your DNS records will be configured automatically – no manual copy-pasting required.

Domain verification

After successful verification

After your domain verification with DKIM is complete you can send emails from any address within the verified domain, for example:

  • support@{domain}
  • your-name@{domain}
  • project-name@newsletter.{domain}
  • hello@from.more.subdomains.{domain}