Setting Up SPF & DKIM

Last Updated: 19/2/2020     Tags: spf, dkim, deliverability, records, set
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If you have a registered domain name, hold the rights to that domain and use that domain to send emails from in Taguchi, you can now set up the SPF and DKIM records. To add the SPF and DKIM records for your sending domains, you'll need to add records of type 'TXT' through your hosting provider, domain registrar, or DNS provider. We recommend referring to your domain name provider's help documentation for specific information on adding TXT records.

SPF

If you don't have an SPF record yet, you'll need to add one for your domain. At a minimum, the value should be the following if you're only sending mail through Taguchi for that domain:

v=spf1 include:clients.taguchimail.com ~all

If you already have a SPF record, simply add the following to the current TXT record:

include:clients.taguchimail.com

DKIM

Add a new TXT record with the name dkim1024._domainkey.yourdomain.com (just replace yourdomain.com with the domain you're setting up).

The value for the record should be the following:

v=DKIM1; k=rsa; h=sha256; t=s; p=MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4GNADCBiQKBgQC1kbxMzuiTpHCc9huR0wmNG1anOHQzzNLim25utHBIMdxlprqlRTNppgGD7HqEMHheKN8hBeV8H6eKcijUufKj8tKNS7DMWE/sH9nt9Dd6xaPWc1U01zQNF8fTtBgp6SzdNX1Ee0U1ekRdxnhexT4tW/GAFt9gi3tcOG51dkC20QIDAQAB;

Validating Your SPF & DKIM Records

There are multiple ways to validate that your SPF and/or DKIM records have been successfully added. Ensure you have waited at least 24 hours since applying the record changes before testing.

  1. Conduct an activity check on an activity (recommended)
    An activity check will determine whether or not your SPF records are set up correctly. Simply check the 'SPF/SenderID' section to verify if the SPF is authorized.

  2. Contact Taguchi Support
    We will be able to lookup your SPF/DKIM records and advise you whether or not they are set up correctly.

  3. Use an online tool to lookup your SPF and DKIM records
    There are multiple online tools that can lookup your SPF/DKIM records to verify they are populated.