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Get familiar with DKIM record

Today we will explain and get deep into one other really essential DNS record type – DKIM record. First, we will see what does it abbreviation means and then how it works. Finally, we will explore its benefits. So, let’s start.

Explanation of DKIM record

The DKIM record, or Domain Keys Identified Mail, is a security standard allowing domains to sign outgoing emails through cryptographic authentication. In this approach, domains can demonstrate that the emails arriving from their end are authentic. So they are trustworthy. The DKIM record also protects communications to stop tampering with them while in transit (sending server-recipient server).

How to create a DKIM record?

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DMARC record: Definition and Benefits

Today we will explore another really fundamental in the Domain Name System record type – DMARC record. But let’s burst briefly review what exactly DNS records are.

Definition of DNS records

DNS (Domain Name System) records are defined as information entries and instructions that are saved in authoritative DNS servers. They provide DNS data related to a specific domain, and they are important commands for servers to execute many different DNS tasks.

How does DMARC work?

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