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The purpose of DKIM is to check that an email is really from the domain or sender that it said it was sent from and if it has been altered in any way in transit. DKIM, like SPF, enables a specific aspect of the email sending process to be authenticated from your domain.

Specifically, DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), provides a foundation for distinguishing legitimate mail. A DKIM signature is placed in the header of emails sent by StackCP's mail servers, so that the receiving mail server can then validate the signature using a public cryptographic key (2048 bit). It's added as a 'TXT record' in the 'Manage DNS' section for the domain name.

DKIM is not a guarantee that all emails will be delivered. Instead, it provides the receiving mail server with further information so it can make a more informed decision on the best way to handle the email.

How to add a DKIM record through StackCP:

1.Login to your account at https://chi.uk2.net/
2. Head to 'Shared Hosting' and click 'Manage StackCP'

3. Inside StackCP click the Search Icons and enter DKIM.

4. Click on "DomainKeys" icon