Alibaba Cloud DNS DKIM Setup

DomainKeys Identified Mail - Step-by-step configuration guide

Prerequisites

  • Obtained DKIM configuration from email provider

Configuration Steps

1

Get DKIM Information

Get DKIM selector and public key from email provider (Alibaba enterprise email: admin console)

2

Go to DNS Settings

Alibaba Cloud console → DNS → Select domain → DNS Settings

3

Add Record

Add Record → Type: TXT → Host: selector._domainkey → Value: public key content

Alibaba enterprise email selector is usually "default"
4

Confirm

Click Confirm to save

Example Configuration

Example DKIM Value

v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4...

⚠️ This is an example value. Modify it according to your email service provider's requirements.

Verify Your Configuration

Terminal Command
$ dig TXT selector._domainkey.yourdomain.com

Replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Wrong host record format
  • Incomplete public key copied

Verify Your DKIM Configuration

After setting up your DKIM record, use our free checker to verify it's correctly configured.

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