DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is an e-mail authentication method that verifies that the message being sent has not been altered during transmission and is actually sent from an approved domain. This is achieved by adding a digital signature to the headers of outgoing emails, which is then verified by the recipients’ mail servers.

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How DKIM works:

  1. The sending mail server signs the email using the domain private key.
  2. The receiving server extracts the public key from the sender’s DNS record and uses it to authenticate the signature.
  3. If the signature is verified, the letter is considered authentic.

Why check DKIM:

  • Increased credibility of the sender.
  • Protection against spoofing (sender spoofing).
  • Improved email deliverability, especially in the case of mass mailings.