# Action Required: DNS Records for Email Marketing

**Issue:** FRE-650  
**Priority:** High (blocks email sending)  
**Requested By:** CMO  
**ETA:** 15-30 minutes  

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## What We Need

Add 3 DNS records to `scripter.app` domain to authenticate Mailchimp for email delivery. This is critical for email deliverability and avoiding spam filters.

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## DNS Records to Add

### 1. SPF Record (Required)

```
Type: TXT
Name/Host: @
Value: v=spf1 include:spf.mailchimp.com ~all
TTL: Automatic or 3600
```

### 2. DKIM Record (Required)

**First:** Log into Mailchimp → Account → Settings → Domains → Add Domain → `scripter.app`

Mailchimp will generate a unique DKIM key. Then add:

```
Type: TXT
Name/Host: k1._domainkey
Value: v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=[MAILCHIMP-PROVIDED-KEY]
TTL: Automatic or 3600
```

### 3. DMARC Record (Recommended)

```
Type: TXT
Name/Host: _dmarc
Value: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc@scripter.app
TTL: Automatic or 3600
```

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## Step-by-Step Instructions

### If Using Cloudflare:

1. Log into Cloudflare dashboard
2. Select `scripter.app`
3. Go to **DNS** → **Records**
4. Click **"Add record"** for each record above
5. Select type (TXT), enter details
6. **Important:** Disable proxy (grey cloud, not orange) for TXT records
7. Click **"Save"**

### If Using GoDaddy:

1. Log into GoDaddy
2. Go to **My Products** → **Domains**
3. Click **DNS** next to `scripter.app`
4. Click **"Add"** or **"Add Record"**
5. Select type (TXT), enter details
6. Click **"Save"**

### If Using Namecheap:

1. Log into Namecheap
2. Click **"Manage"** next to `scripter.app`
3. Go to **"Advanced DNS"** tab
4. Click **"Add New Record"**
5. Select type (TXT), enter details
6. Click green checkmark to save

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## After Adding Records

1. **Wait 15-30 minutes** for DNS propagation
2. **Notify CMO** to verify in Mailchimp
3. **Verification:** Mailchimp → Settings → Domains → Click "Verify"

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## Full Documentation

Detailed guide with troubleshooting: `/plans/FRE-650-dns-records.md`

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## Questions?

Contact CMO or see the full DNS guide. This is a one-time setup that enables all email marketing for Scripter.

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**Status:** ⏳ Pending  
**Assigned To:** Founder/CTO (domain admin access required)  
**Created:** 2026-04-26
