Authenticate your sending domain in Mailchimp
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Demo summary
Shows the navigation to account settings and the domain section to start the authentication process to improve deliverability.
Step-by-step
- Click on your profile icon in the top right
- Select Account and billing
- Click on Domains
- Locate the domain that needs authentication
- Click Start authentication
Options
- Manually configure DNS settings
- Use the entry app to automate authentication
Watch out for
- Failing to authenticate will result in emails ending up in spam or junk folders
Tips
- Use the entry app to do the authentication for you rather than manual setup
- Allow a few minutes for the authentication process to complete
Highlights
“This authentication for your domain will usually only take a few minutes.”
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