Why and How to Set Up DKIM for Sending Emails From Your Domain - 🛠 MM #287

Written by: Shahbaz Latif Created: 26 February 2024

Category: Maintenance Monday

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Maintenance Monday Joomla Training Cohort

Here is almost everything you need to set up DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) records for sending email from your domain.

00:00 - Introduction to DKIM: Tim Davis on Enhancing Email Deliverability

00:29 - Channel Overview: Basic Joomla Tutorials & Tim’s Services

01:02 - What is DKIM?: Role of DKIM in Email Verification

02:04 - Checking DKIM Records: Using EasyDMARC for Verification

03:14 - DKIM Setup in cPanel: A Complete Guide

05:17 - Manual DKIM Setup: Adding DKIM Records in cPanel Zone Editor

06:31 - Complex DKIM Setup: Handling Multiple DKIM Records

07:33 - Cloudflare DNS Management: Managing DKIM Records in Cloudflare

08:49 - Obtaining DKIM Keys: Getting DKIM Keys from cPanel and Google Workspace

10:35 - Adding DKIM Records in Cloudflare: Step-by-Step for Subdomains

11:06 - Testing DKIM Configuration: Verifying DKIM Setup with Record Checkers

Conclusion: Improve Email Deliverability with DKIM & Subscribe for More Tutorials

Summary 

Introduction to DKIM:

Tim Davis introduces DKIM as a crucial tool for email deliverability.

Channel Overview:

Basic Joomla Tutorials offers guidance on Joomla site maintenance and development.

Explanation of DKIM:

DKIM verifies the authenticity of email senders by adding digital signatures to outgoing messages.

Checking for DKIM Records:

Using EasyDMARC to check for existing DKIM records associated with a domain.

DKIM Setup in cPanel:

Demonstrating how to set up DKIM in cPanel for a domain hosted on cPanel-based servers.

Manual DKIM Setup:

Explaining the process of manually adding DKIM records in cPanel's Zone Editor.

Complex DKIM Setup:

Discussing the need for multiple DKIM records for different email services associated with a domain.

Cloudflare DNS Management:

Accessing Cloudflare's DNS settings to manage DKIM records for a domain.

Obtaining DKIM Keys:

Obtaining DKIM keys from web hosting control panels and Google Workspace.

Adding DKIM Records in Cloudflare:

Step-by-step guide to adding DKIM records manually in Cloudflare for subdomains.

Testing DKIM Configuration:

Using DKIM record checkers to verify the successful setup of DKIM records.

Conclusion:

Conclusion: Enhance Email Deliverability with DKIM & Subscribe for More Tips

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Written by: Shahbaz Latif