Plesk: Enable DKIM

Introduction

DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) is an identification protocol used to ensure the authenticity of email senders.

Prerequisites

Server with the Plesk Control Panel
Access to the domain’s DNS zone

Enabling DKIM in Plesk

First, log in to your server’s Plesk Control Panel, then navigate to the email settings under Websites & Domains → domain.de → Email → Email Settings.

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Next, make sure the checkbox next to “Use DKIM spam protection system to sign outgoing email messages” is checked.

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If the option “Use DKIM spam protection system to sign outgoing email messages” is not enabled, you can check the box and save the settings by clicking the Save button.

Add the DKIM Key to DNS

After enabling the option, the DKIM key will be available under “External DNS Configuration”. Here you’ll find all the information you need on how to create the required DNS record.

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Sample DNS Entry

Please note that the DKIM key in your Plesk Control Panel differs from the one shown in this example. Please use the DKIM key displayed in your Plesk Control Panel.

Host

default._domainkey

RR Type

TXT

Value

v=DKIM1; p=MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEA0ELxmQErPg0AqSx7vznSDQ86YPbpIMJ3AbFGzOlN21+KKpuSuzyAE0QxIFRwc7LDzoJVx+EjE/2XioQI9j91T4Mcg9t2BLxhf7h5Flv7/k9xGyV8nCs0xteSMJLNhXcNJqLQH5igcxZJQsgRjb2rzHkAMWuCrnD8Fk0Ad5UF0t7ulaNbFrjZoq81GWRaZquv3G9ufA+CLTBKv01K14fPed1AEeG61g5z4AoPuqOzFl8pqm3dHbusussOHfDjM412aLWf/rkOX4WHQR4bPd1YZe1JbaPJQlfbOovwTxvjlodiseyI9EijGx6Kn+gPDaCX7xISJs/yI02EMKwTuAMQjwIDAQAB;

If your DNS zone is managed by creoline, you can find instructions on how to create the DNS record in our Help Center under DNS Records. If your DNS zone is managed externally, the DNS records must be set up with your provider. Please refer to your provider’s documentation for instructions.