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How do you setup SPF and DKIM records in DNS?

[3 Grey Star Level]

I use Google Apps for my mail and the instructions there do not include how this should be setup for Site 5 unfortunately. I created two TXT records as such to get around this, but I cannot be sure that they are right?

Record Name: google._domainkey.mydomain.com.
TTL: 3600
TXT Data: v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIG….

Record Name: mydomain.com.
TTL: 3600
TXT Data: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

Does anyone know the correct answer here?

Answer #1

You can either have site5 do it for you: http://kb.site5.com/control/backstage/backstage-how-to-install-google-apps/

Or you just need to change the MX records for your domain.

Changing mx records: http://kb.site5.com/control/siteadmin/siteadmin-editing-mx-records/

Google apps MX record configuration: http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=174125

The priority and destination values on the right side of the table are the ones you want.

Answers Answered By: immulatin [6 Grey Star Level]

Answer #2

Thanks, but this is in regards to the MX records. I have this setup and working just fine.

I want to setup SPF and DKIM (http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=178723) and there is no mention of that in the articles you linked to here.

Answers Answered By: korey_sed [3 Grey Star Level]

Answer #3

Hello,

You can use the TXT record type for the SPF DNS entry. For more details on how to add a TXT record, please see this article:

http://kb.site5.com/control/siteadmin/siteadmin-advanced-dns-editor/

Unfortunately, we don’t support DKIM entries at this time. However, it is something we are working on adding.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Happy Hosting!

Answers Answered By: joliver [476 Blue Star Level]

Answer #4

Using the TXT record type, it all works. I was also able to validate it, and for anyone else that may need help, here are some instructions:

http://pelaxa.com/blog/2012/08/16/securing-your-mail-server/

Answers Answered By: korey_sed [3 Grey Star Level]

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