DKIM Setup for Microsoft Office 365
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating DKIM Keys in Office 365 Admin
Introduction
As a business owner, you want to ensure that your emails are secure and authenticated. DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is a protocol that helps you achieve this by adding a digital signature to your emails. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating DKIM keys in Office 365 Admin.
- Login to Office 365 admin
- Click more options on side nav if you don’t see Exchange
- Click exchange > in search bar type: DKIM
- Select first option in search results
- Click the domain
- Click create DKIM keys
- Copy the keys created and add to your DNS
- Once it propagates in DNS toggle to enabled
- Test sending to a yahoo email
Login to Office 365 Admin
The first step is to log in to your Office 365 Admin account. Once you are logged in, navigate to the side nav and click on "more options" if you don't see "Exchange".
Click Exchange and Search for DKIM
Next, click on "Exchange" and in the search bar, type "DKIM". Select the first option in the search results.
Click on the Domain and Create DKIM Keys
Once you have selected the first option, click on the domain that you want to create DKIM keys for. Then, click on "Create DKIM keys" and copy the keys that are generated.
Propagate DKIM Keys in DNS and Enable
After you have copied the keys, wait for them to propagate in DNS. This process typically takes around 5 minutes. Once the keys have propagated, toggle to enable DKIM. Finally, test sending an email to a Yahoo email address to ensure that it is working correctly.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily create DKIM keys in Office 365 Admin and ensure that your emails are secure and authenticated. Don't overlook the importance of email security in your business, and take the necessary steps to protect your emails from being compromised.
