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 houstonandharris.com
Found
Selector: google
(TXT on google._domainkey.houstonandharris.com)
v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAohAi9SYec9w1LtMyJGaVBqPCBXC5d+6HEI+aS+InWyXwVTZ9rE4rzo4v8+D6A5drYczXpEnxn2vBbvVggAOK/HYGINxv7lRSYZa4MKxgqoD63Ok723iBnEYly8lnpz2RBVP3zmm+0wxTugc0ovKpUbxpwFDH/oAl/+uNI/CnkmYeLobq6li8seEGt8hRF326b9de0oh+6ZQMjJmfRB6EHMtVIXpG/QdsrSzY3/oSSXyHNixSTyWS9SthiAotWEB0jlns+pU21IYtgCIpihEtwv1RKrdEIIEXpHs1HgGGWa9CiHPF3v1m8xUgaGJGJwKJYicGSm/ionIhg3fQMVu3mQIDAQAB
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.