Hey there!
If you're using Stamina to boost your agency's growth, it's super important to make sure your emails land in your clients' inboxes, not their spam folders.
To do this, you'll need to set up something called SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. Don't worry if these terms sound a bit techy—we'll walk through them together, step by step.
Why These Settings Matter
Think of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC as your email's security badges. They help email providers recognize that your messages are legit and not from spammers pretending to be you. Setting them up means your emails are more likely to be trusted and delivered properly.
Getting Started
Before we dive in, you'll need access to two things:
Your Domain Registrar Account: This is where you bought your website's domain name (like example.com). Common registrars include GoDaddy, Namecheap, and others.
Stamina Platform: Have your Stamina account ready to go.
Step 1: Setting Up SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
SPF tells email servers which mail servers are allowed to send emails on behalf of your domain.
Log into Your Domain Registrar: Access the DNS settings for your domain. This is usually found in a section labeled "DNS Management" or "Domain Settings."
Add an SPF Record:
Look for an option to add a new record and choose "TXT" as the record type.
In the "Name" field, enter
@or leave it blank, depending on your registrar's requirements.In the "Value" or "Content" field, enter:
v=spf1 include:stamina.io ~allSave the record.
Step 2: Setting Up DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
DKIM adds a digital signature to your emails, proving they haven't been tampered with.
Generate a DKIM Key in Stamina:
Log into your Stamina account.
Navigate to the email settings section.
Look for an option related to DKIM and generate a new key. This will provide you with a "DKIM record" and a "selector" (a unique identifier).
Add the DKIM Record to Your DNS:
In your domain registrar's DNS settings, add a new "TXT" record.
For the "Name" field, enter the selector followed by
._domainkey. For example, if your selector isstamina, you'd enterstamina._domainkey.In the "Value" field, paste the DKIM record provided by Stamina.
Save the record.
Step 3: Setting Up DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance)
DMARC tells email providers what to do if SPF or DKIM checks fail and provides reports on email authentication.
Decide on Your DMARC Policy:
None: Monitor emails without taking action.
Quarantine: Send suspicious emails to spam.
Reject: Block suspicious emails entirely.
For starters, it's a good idea to set the policy to "none" to monitor how things are going.
Add the DMARC Record to Your DNS:
Add a new "TXT" record in your DNS settings.
In the "Name" field, enter
_dmarc.In the "Value" field, enter:
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:[email protected]Replace
[email protected]with your actual email address where you'd like to receive reports.
Save the record.
Wrapping Up
After setting up these records, it might take a little while (up to 48 hours) for the changes to take effect. Once they're active, your emails sent through Stamina should have a better chance of landing in your clients' inboxes.
If you run into any hiccups or have questions along the way, don't hesitate to reach out to Stamina's support team. They're there to help you succeed!
Happy emailing!