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Core Concepts

Custom Domains

Send from your own domain

Why use custom domains

  • Better deliverability
  • Brand consistency
  • Builds sender reputation

Setup

  1. Go to Settings → Domains
  2. Click Add Domain
  3. Enter your domain
  4. Add the provided DNS records (DKIM, MX, TXT)
  5. Wait for verification (usually 10-30 minutes, up to 48 hours)

Using your domain

Specify in the from field when sending:

{
  "to": "customer@example.com",
  "from": "orders@yourdomain.com",
  "subject": "Order confirmed",
  "body": "<p>Your order has been confirmed.</p>"
}

Troubleshooting

Domain won't verify:

  • Check DNS records are correct
  • Wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours)
  • Remove conflicting DKIM records from other services

Emails going to spam:

  • Warm up new domains with small volumes first
  • Monitor bounce and complaint rates