# How to authenticate domain in sendgrid

> To authenticate your domain in SendGrid, log into your account, open Sender Authentication in Settings, and click Get Started. Select your DNS provider, enter your website domain, and click Next. Finally, copy the provided DNS records and add them as CNAME and TXT records in your domain registrar's settings.

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Apps: SendGrid
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Log into your SendGrid account and go to Settings in the left panel.
2. Find and select Sender Authentication.
3. Click on Get Started under Authenticate Your Domain.
4. Select from the list of providers Eg."Cloudflare".
5. Click on Next
6. Enter your website domain and hit Next
7. You'll need to add DNS records to verify your domain with SendGrid. First, copy these records. (copy icon) Next, go to where you bought your domain (like GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) and find the DNS settings. It's usually under 'Manage Domain' or 'DNS Management'. Creating a new CNAME record for each of the first three lines. Creating a new TXT record for the last line. Pasting the values exactly as shown here.