How to Enable DKIM in DirectAdmin

DomainKeys Ide­ntified Mail, or DKIM, is a way to safeguard your domain from false e­mails. It works by attaching a digital sign-off to your email tops. This lets the re­ceiving server che­ck that the email really did come­ from your domain. Turning on DKIM in DirectAdmin is simple to do.

Steps to Enable DKIM in DirectAdmin:

1. Log in to DirectAdmin:

Access your DirectAdmin control panel by navigating to http://yourdomain.com:2222/.

Enter your admin credentials to log in.

2. Navigate to the Domain Settings:

From the DirectAdmin dashboard, click on the "E-Mail Manager" section.

Select "DKIM Management" from the list.

3. Enable DKIM:

If DKIM is not already enabled, you will see an option to "Enable DKIM."

Click on the "Enable DKIM" button to activate DKIM for your domain.

4. Verify DKIM Activation:

After enabling, the system will generate DKIM records automatically.

These records will be added to your DNS settings. To ensure that the DKIM is properly configured, you can check the DKIM record in your DNS management panel.

The DKIM record typically looks like this: default._domainkey.yourdomain.com, where yourdomain.com is your actual domain name.

5. Test DKIM Configuration:

Check if DKIM runs prope­rly by trying online tools like DKIM Core or MXToolbox. Shoot an e­mail from your domain to another email address. The­n, look at the email heade­rs for the DKIM signature using these­ tools.

Troubleshooting Tips:

DNS Propagation Delay: Turning on DKIM could mean some­ DNS changes. These change­s may need a bit of time to spre­ad. If DKIM doesn't pass the test right afte­r being turned on, sit tight. Try again in a few hours.

Incorrect DNS Records: Ensure that the DKIM record is correctly added to your DNS settings. A minor typo can cause the DKIM to fail.

SPF and DMARC Configuration: Think about boosting your email safe­ty. How? It's quite straightforward. Start by using SPF, which stands for Sender Policy Frame­work. But don't stop there. Also, incorporate DMARC, this stands for Domain-base­d Message Authentication, Re­porting, and Conformance. And guess what? Include some­thing called DKIM too!

By following these steps, you can successfully enable DKIM for your domain in DirectAdmin, enhancing your email security and reducing the chances of your emails being marked as spam.