Creating and Setting up DKIM Record Print

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To generate a DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) record in SmarterMail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to SmarterMail

1. Open your SmarterMail web interface.
2. Log in as the System Administrator.

Step 2: Access DKIM Settings

1. Click on the More located on top menu and Select Domain Settings.
2. Click General on the Left Side Menu.
3. Click Enable under the Email Signing Section (if it is not already enabled).
4. Choose the DKIM key length (2048-bit is recommended for better security).

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Step 4: Retrieve the DKIM Record

1. Once the key is generated, SmarterMail will provide you with a TXT record.

2. Copy the TXT record, which will look like this:

   Name: selector._domainkey.yourdomain.com
   Type: TXT
   Value: v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=your-public-key
   

   • selector: This is usually something like smartermail, dkim, or a custom selector you set.
   • p=your-public-key: This is the public key that must be added to your DNS.

Step 5: Add the DKIM Record to DNS

1. Go to your DNS provider's control panel (e.g., Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
2. Create a new TXT record with the following details:
   • Host/Name: selector._domainkey (replace selector with the actual selector from SmarterMail).
   • Type: TXT
   • Value: Paste the DKIM key generated in SmarterMail.

Step 6: Verify DKIM Setup

1. Wait for DNS propagation (usually a few minutes to 24 hours).
2. Return to SmarterMail > Email Signing (DKIM).
3. Click Test DNS Record to verify that the DKIM record is correctly published.

Once verified, your emails will be signed with DKIM, improving email deliverability and security.

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