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Setting Up a Custom Email Sender in EventCreate

Custom email senders allow you to send event emails from your own domain, improving deliverability and brand consistency.

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  1. Log in to your EventCreate account.

  2. Go to Dashboard → Tools → Custom Domains & Senders.

  3. Click on the Custom Senders tab.


Step 2: Verify Domain Access

Setting up a custom sender requires access to your email domain’s DNS settings.

  • You need to add two records to your DNS settings:

    • DKIM record

    • Return-Path record

  • These records can be found at: Dashboard → Tools → Custom Domains & Senders → Custom Senders

If you don’t have access to DNS settings, contact your IT team and provide them with this information.

Verification:

  • After updating DNS records, you should receive an email with a link to verify your custom sender email.

  • Note: DNS changes may take up to 24 hours to propagate.

Optional:

  • You can screenshot your DNS settings from your domain provider and email to [email protected] to double-check your setup.

  • If your team asks why DKIM and Return-Path records are used instead of SPF or IP settings, you can share this article: Why We No Longer Ask for SPF Records


Step 3: Send a Test Email

To confirm your custom sender is working:

  1. Add yourself to the Attendee List so you can preview the email exactly as your guests will see it.

  2. Go to Emails/Invites → Send New Email, select your template, and choose yourself as the recipient.

  3. Check that personalization and other dynamic data are displaying correctly.

Sending a test email ensures everything is connected and functioning properly.


Tips & Notes

  • Custom sender setup ensures your emails appear as sent from your domain rather than a default EventCreate address.

  • Proper DNS configuration is required to avoid emails landing in spam or being blocked.

  • If you encounter issues, take screenshots of your DNS settings and contact [email protected] for assistance.

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