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# Connect an email sending domain

Admins can connect a domain so Distro sends workspace emails using the configured domain. You need access to its DNS records.

## Add and verify the domain

1. Open the workspace's **Email configuration**.
2. Enter the domain you control and continue through setup.
3. Copy the exact DNS records shown by Distro.
4. Add the records at your DNS provider.
5. Select **Check connection**.

Review **Domain ownership**, **Email authentication** and **Delivery feedback**. Setup includes DKIM and MAIL FROM records; keep all generated records in place. Use **Copy setup instructions** when your IT team manages DNS.

DNS changes can take time to appear. Use **Review DNS records** to compare names, values and MX priority with the generated setup rather than inventing values.

## Choose how replies work

A message template's **Host replies** option sends replies to the host through Reply-To. The workspace remains the sender. It is not the same as sending From the host's personal inbox.

Use the configured workspace sending identity; individual templates do not expose a separate custom From address. See [Email templates](/scheduling/email-templates.md).

## If setup is incomplete

If Distro has not generated a complete record set, use **Retry Setup** before changing DNS. If verification remains pending, check for duplicated domain names, incorrect record types and removed DKIM or MAIL FROM values.

After verification, test a controlled email and inspect the sender and reply destination.


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