Why Domain Verification Matters
Verified domains:- Improve inbox placement
- Protect against spoofing
- Build sender reputation
- Enable tracking features
- Land in spam folders
- Be rejected by receivers
- Show security warnings
- Have limited tracking
Accessing Domain Settings
Navigate to Settings → Domains from the sidebar.Quick Start: RevBridge Test Domain
Get started sending emails immediately with a RevBridge-managed subdomain — no DNS configuration required.
The RevBridge test domain is provisioned instantly and has a daily send limit of 5,000 emails. This is ideal for testing campaigns and getting started quickly.
The RevBridge test domain uses your company slug as the subdomain. For production sending with your own branding, set up a custom domain below.
Adding a Custom Domain
For production use, configure your own domain for full control over sender reputation and branding.Enter Domain and Senders
Enter your sending domain (e.g.,
acme.com or mail.acme.com) and optionally add multiple named senders (e.g., tyler@acme.com). A live email preview shows how each sender identity will appear in recipients’ inboxesAdd Records
Add the records to your DNS provider using the one-click copy buttons and provider-specific guides
Domain Lifecycle
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Domain added, awaiting DNS verification |
| Verified | DNS records confirmed, server provisioning in progress |
| Ready | Fully provisioned and ready to send |
The system polls your domain status every 30 seconds and automatically selects the best available domain (preferring domains in “Ready” status).
Auto-Generated DNS Records
When you add a custom domain, RevBridge automatically generates 6 DNS records:CNAME Records (3)
| Purpose | Host | Points To |
|---|---|---|
| Main subdomain | Your domain | rbc{id}.zn{zone}.revbridge.ai |
| API subdomain | API prefix | rbc{id}.zn{zone}.revbridge.ai |
| Tracking subdomain | Tracking prefix | rbc{id}.zn{zone}.revbridge.ai |
DKIM Records (2)
| Purpose | Host | Points To |
|---|---|---|
| DKIM Key 1 | rbds1._domainkey | Provided in dashboard |
| DKIM Key 2 | rbds2._domainkey | Provided in dashboard |
DMARC Record (1)
| Purpose | Type | Host | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMARC Policy | TXT | _dmarc | v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com |
Merging with existing SPF records
Merging with existing SPF records
If you already have an SPF record, add RevBridge to it:Existing:
v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
Updated: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:_spf.revbridge.ai ~allDNS Configuration by Provider
GoDaddy
GoDaddy
- Log into GoDaddy account
- Go to DNS Management
- Click Add Record
- Select record type (TXT for SPF/DKIM/DMARC)
- Enter host and value
- Save
- Wait for propagation (up to 48 hours)
Cloudflare
Cloudflare
- Log into Cloudflare dashboard
- Select your domain
- Go to DNS settings
- Click Add Record
- Enter type, name, and content
- Save
- Propagation is usually fast (minutes)
Namecheap
Namecheap
- Log into Namecheap
- Go to Domain List → Manage
- Click Advanced DNS
- Add New Record
- Select type and enter values
- Save changes
- Wait for propagation
Route 53 (AWS)
Route 53 (AWS)
- Log into AWS Console
- Go to Route 53
- Select Hosted Zone
- Click Create Record
- Enter record details
- Create records
- Propagation usually fast
Verification
Checking Status
Each DNS record shows individual verification status. Click Verify Domain to re-check after making DNS changes. Once all records are verified, the domain enters the provisioning phase where RevBridge sets up your dedicated sending infrastructure. This typically takes up to 24 hours.Domain Selection
When multiple domains are configured, the system automatically selects the best available domain based on status priority (Ready > Verified > Pending). Your selection is remembered across sessions.Multiple Domains
You can add multiple sending domains:| Use Case | Example |
|---|---|
| Different brands | brand1.com, brand2.com |
| Marketing vs transactional | marketing.acme.com, notifications.acme.com |
| Regional | acme.com, acme.co.uk |
Selecting Domain for Campaigns
When creating a campaign, select which verified domain to send from.Subdomain Strategy
Consider using subdomains for marketing email: Benefits:- Isolate marketing reputation from corporate email
- Easier to warm up new subdomain
- Protect main domain reputation
mail.acme.comnews.acme.comoffers.acme.com
Domain Warm-Up
New domains need gradual volume increase:Warm-Up Schedule
| Week | Daily Volume | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50-100 | Most engaged subscribers |
| 2 | 200-500 | Expand to engaged |
| 3 | 500-1,000 | Monitor metrics closely |
| 4 | 1,000-5,000 | Scale if metrics are good |
| 5+ | 5,000+ | Continue scaling |
Warm-Up Best Practices
- Start with your most engaged subscribers
- Monitor bounce and complaint rates
- Slow down if metrics decline
- Maintain consistent sending patterns
Troubleshooting
DNS Records Not Found
- Double-check record values
- Verify correct host/subdomain
- Wait longer for propagation (up to 48 hours)
- Use DNS lookup tool to verify
- Check with your DNS provider
SPF Record Issues
- Only one SPF record allowed per domain
- Merge multiple includes into one record
- Check for typos in the record
DKIM Not Verifying
- Ensure exact copy of provided value
- Check for extra spaces or line breaks
- Verify correct host (revbridge._domainkey)
DMARC Warnings
DMARC policies:p=none- Monitor only (start here)p=quarantine- Send failures to spamp=reject- Reject failures (strictest)
p=none while warming up, then increase strictness.
Removing a Domain
To remove a domain:- Go to Settings → Domains
- Find the domain
- Click Remove
- Confirm removal
