AWS Route 53 DKIM Setup
DomainKeys Identified Mail - Step-by-step configuration guide
Prerequisites
- • Obtained DKIM configuration from SES or other email service
Configuration Steps
1
Get DKIM (SES Users)
AWS SES → Verified identities → Select domain → Authentication → DKIM → View CNAME records
SES provides CNAME records, not TXT
2
Go to Route 53
Route 53 → Hosted zones → Select domain
3
Create Record
Create record → Record type: CNAME → Record name: fill in name from SES → Value: fill in value from SES
4
Create and Verify
After creating record, go back to SES and wait for verification (may take up to 72 hours)
Example Configuration
Example DKIM Value
xxxxxxxx.dkim.amazonses.com⚠️ This is an example value. Modify it according to your email service provider's requirements.
Verify Your Configuration
Terminal Command
$ dig CNAME xxxxxx._domainkey.yourdomain.comReplace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗SES DKIM uses CNAME not TXT
- ✗Did not create all 3 CNAME records
Other AWS Route 53 Guides
DKIM Guides for Other Providers
Verify Your DKIM Configuration
After setting up your DKIM record, use our free checker to verify it's correctly configured.
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