DNS guide
Adding email records in Amazon Route 53
Route 53 needs TXT values wrapped in double quotes, and long values split into several quoted strings.
Steps
- Open Route 53 → Hosted zones and select your domain.
- Click Create record, enter the record name (leave it empty for the root domain) and choose the type.
- Paste the value. For TXT, wrap it in double quotes.
- Click Create records.
Watch out for
- A 2048-bit DKIM key is longer than 255 characters. Enter it as "first part" "second part" in the same value box.
What to add
Pick the service you're setting up to see the exact records:
Official reference: Amazon Route 53 documentation.