Manual DNS setup
Use manual setup for any DNS host — including every provider where Reloop does not offer Auto populate.
Prerequisites
- Domain added in Reloop
- Access to the DNS panel for the nameserver host (find your provider)
Steps
1
Open your domain in Reloop
Go to Domains → select the domain. Keep this tab open — you will copy each row.
2
Open your DNS provider
Use Open DNS settings in Reloop if shown, or jump to the matching provider guide.
3
Add each record
For every required row in Reloop:
- Choose the same type (TXT, MX, CNAME)
- Set name/host as shown (
@,reloop._domainkey,_dmarc,linkorlink.<sub>, …) - Paste value exactly
- For MX, set priority (often
10) — include both Sending MX (reloop.sh) and Receiving MX (inbound.reloop.sh) when those rows appear - Save
Provider UIs differ:
- Some want blank host instead of
@ - Some auto-append your domain — do not enter
reloop._domainkey.acme.comif the UI already addsacme.com - Cloudflare: keep records DNS only (grey cloud) unless you know you need a proxy (almost never for mail TXT/MX)
4
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.
5
Verify in Reloop
Return to Reloop → Verify & finish (setup) or Verify Domain (detail). Allow time for propagation if checks fail immediately.
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
- DMARC and Sending MX published when Email Sending is on
- Email Receiving toggled to match intent (sending vs receiving) — default is on for new domains
- Tracking CNAME host matches the dashboard (
linkorlink.<sub>) and is free or intentionally replaced
Provider-specific guides
See the full list: Provider guides.
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