DKIM Record Checker

DKIM signs outgoing emails. Receivers verify the signature using a public key in DNS.

DKIM lives on <selector>._domainkey.<domain>. If selector is empty, we try common ones.

Result for baothyfc.net

Found
Selector: default (TXT on default._domainkey.baothyfc.net)
v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAvn+61WSx00cqJ6jBqIc5v6KikPUIuwx3VHeIBzUDpKg7z3WnRj6gViMNDnEYM4aOT832bFWXUs+Mp8ejEQrpkmMYSu5QHGxddlgLu3N33bVjfEpkM301/yZK+YfQ34ONfkxqW3/8wlB1bWwEcevjxgptNZE8PkPHAC69KoXuADvOfTkxZIQuBBdcX25+U3Nr5Fi6lgjKtlQdogOuC94JBRYysIq194obORvo7IGSOEv5wyU+R7MZ7gquKsScAxOVZd1Z51mkoEuVCjZ1rXDt6x0rSfTFGM2TnbFMDiqCm2fHgnvhB5wO+JEoUoRMosxJCP+WX8qZcdd8JDjI0rS/wQIDAQAB;

FAQ

Why does DKIM require a selector?
Selectors allow rotating keys and running multiple keys per domain.
Where is DKIM published?
TXT on <selector>._domainkey.<domain>.
DKIM record exists but emails still fail DKIM?
Signing may be disabled or the selector used in email differs from DNS.
Do I need DKIM if I have SPF?
Yes, many providers use both for best deliverability and DMARC alignment.
Can I have multiple DKIM selectors?
Yes, that is common for key rotation or multiple senders.

What is DKIM?

DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) adds a cryptographic signature to outgoing emails. DNS stores a public key that allows receivers to verify authenticity.

Example

v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0B...

Common mistakes

  • Wrong selector (the record exists but under a different selector).
  • Key is split incorrectly across multiple TXT chunks (some DNS UIs break it).
  • Publishing DKIM but not enabling signing on the mail provider.