# How to add DKIM and DMARC records in Bluehost?

Starting in February 2024, [Gmail](https://blog.google/products/gmail/gmail-security-authentication-spam-protection/) and [Yahoo](https://blog.postmaster.yahooinc.com/post/730172167494483968/more-secure-less-spam) are rolling out new authentication requirements which require using a [custom **DKIM** authenticated domain](https://www.getresponse.com/help/what-is-dkim-and-how-do-i-configure-it.html) with [**DMARC** reinforced](https://www.getresponse.com/help/what-is-dmarc.html).

In April 2025, [Microsoft](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftdefenderforoffice365blog/strengthening-email-ecosystem-outlook%E2%80%99s-new-requirements-for-high%E2%80%90volume-senders/4399730) joined them with a similar announcement.

GetResponse strongly advises all senders to use email addresses from their own private domains as a [from email address](https://www.getresponse.com/help/how-can-i-add-a-new-from-address-and-name-for-my-messages.html), and to configure both **DKIM** and **DMARC**.

For additional details on these modifications, refer to our blog posts:  
[Gmail and Yahoo’s Authentication Changes: All You Need to Know](https://www.getresponse.com/blog/gmail-yahoo-authentication)  
[Microsoft’s new authentication requirements — All you need to know](https://www.getresponse.com/blog/microsoft-authentication)

To add your own DKIM key, make sure you have:

*   Your own domain.
*   Access to the DNS administration panel.
*   A DKIM key is provided by GetResponse.

Getting DKIM key
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1.  In the GetResponse Dashboard, click [**Profile >> Emails and Domains**](https://app.getresponse.com/email-addresses).
2.  Go to **Email addresses** tab and click **Actions menu (3 dots)** next to the domain name you would like to generate the DKIM key for. From available options select **View TXT records**.  
      
    ![emails and domains settings](https://us-wd.gr-cdn.com/help/sites/9/2025/09/0631/CleanShot-2025-09-24-at-08.30.07.jpeg)  
      
    
3.  (Optional) If you would like to use 2048-bit DKIM key – move the slider beside **Generate a 2048-bit DKIM key for stronger protection** and confirm that.  
      
    ![2048 DKIM](https://us-wd.gr-cdn.com/help/sites/9/2024/11/1336/dkim4.png)  
      
    
4.  Copy host name and value from the pop-up window.  
      
    ![getting dkim from getresponse](https://us-wd.gr-cdn.com/help/sites/9/2024/01/1512/dkim2.png)

Adding DKIM record in Bluehost
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These steps will allow you to add the necessary DKIM record for your domain within Bluehost.

1.  Log in to your Bluehost account.
2.  Click on **Domains**.  
      
    ![Domains tab in bluehost](https://us-wd.gr-cdn.com/help/sites/9/2024/01/1311/bh1.png)  
      
    
3.  Scroll to the bottom and expand the **Advanced Tools** section.
4.  Next to **Advanced DNS Records**, click **Manage**.  
      
    ![Manage Domains in bluehost](https://us-wd.gr-cdn.com/help/sites/9/2024/01/1316/bh2.png)  
    
5.  Click **Add record**.  
      
    ![adding DNS record in bluehost](https://us-wd.gr-cdn.com/help/sites/9/2024/01/1311/bh3.png)  
      
    
6.  Select the record **Type**: `TXT`.
7.  In **Refers to** box select: `Other Host`.
8.  Paste the **Host** **Name** you got from your GetResponse account.
9.  Paste the DKIM **TXT Value** copied from your GetResponse account.
10.  Select **TTL** as `1 Hour`.
11.  Hit **Add** when ready.  
       
     ![DKIM record in bluehost](https://us-wd.gr-cdn.com/help/sites/9/2024/01/1311/bh4.png)  
     

**Adding DMARC record** in Bluehost
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After adding DKIM you can add DMARC straight away. If you are doing this at another time, repeat steps 1-4 from the previous paragraph.

1.  Click **Add record.**
2.  Select the record **Type**: `TXT`.
3.  In **Refers to** box select: `Other Host`.
4.  Enter the **Host** **Name**: `_dmarc`
5.  Enter the **TXT** **Value**: `v=DMARC1;p=none`
6.  Select **TTL** as `1 Hour`.
7.  Hit **Add** when ready.  
      
    ![DMARC record in bluehost](https://us-wd.gr-cdn.com/help/sites/9/2024/01/1311/bh5.png)