To send emails from your own domain (e.g., yourchurch.com), you need to add and verify it in Church Space. This ensures your emails are properly authenticated and more likely to land in inboxes.

Only organization owners can manage domains.

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How to Add a Domain

  1. Go to Settings → Domains
    or visit https://churchspace.co/settings/domains
  2. In the Add New Domain input, type the domain you want to send from.
    • Do not include paths or subfolders (e.g., example.com/example is not allowed).
    • You can use subdomains (e.g., email.example.com).
  3. Click Add Domain

Each organization can add up to 5 domains.

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Required DNS Records

After adding your domain, you’ll be given 4 DNS records to set up at your domain provider:

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1. MX Record (Required)

Used to verify that your domain is capable of receiving mail and is configured properly.

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2. SPF Record (TXT – Required)

Authorizes Church Space to send emails on behalf of your domain.
This helps prevent spoofing.

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3. DKIM Record (TXT – Required)

Ensures your messages haven’t been tampered with.
This cryptographic signature boosts trust with inbox providers.

Tells receiving email servers what to do with unauthenticated messages (e.g., reject or quarantine).
While not required, setting up DMARC strongly improves deliverability and helps protect your domain’s reputation.

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Verifying Your Records

After adding the records to your domain provider, return to Church Space and click the “Records Added” button.
We’ll check for them and verify the setup. We’ll do this in the background, so feel free to leave the tab.

DNS updates can take time to propagate. Some providers update quickly, others may take hours.

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How to Delete a Domain

To remove a domain:

  1. Go to the Domains page.
  2. Click on the domain you would like to delete
  3. Click the Delete button.
  4. Confirm the deletion.

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DNS Record Setup Guides by Provider

If you’re not sure how to add DNS records, here are direct links to guides for popular providers:

If you need help setting up your domain or verifying your records, contact support@churchspace.co.