Setting Up Easy DKIM for a Domain

The procedure in this section shows you how to set up Easy DKIM for a domain. If you setup Easy DKIM for a domain, then you can start sending email from that domain, even if you haven't completed the procedure to verify a domain.

To set up Easy DKIM for a domain

1. Open the Amazon SES console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/ses/.

2. In the navigation pane, under Identity Management, choose Domains.

3. In the list of domains, choose the domain that you want to set up Easy DKIM for.

   Note

   If you haven't started the verification process for the domain yet, see the procedures at Verifying a domain with Amazon SES.

4. Under DKIM, choose Generate DKIM Settings.

5. Copy the three CNAME records that appear in this section. Alternatively, you can choose Download Record Set as CSV to save a copy of the records to your computer.

   The following image shows an example of the DKIM section.

   

6. Add the CNAME records to the DNS configuration for your domain. To update the DNS records for your domain:

   • If you use Route 53 as your DNS provider – If you use Route 53 on the same account that you use when you send email using Amazon SES, choose Use Route 53 to automatically update the DNS settings for your domain. Otherwise, complete the procedures shown in Editing Records in the Amazon Route 53 Developer Guide.

   • If you use another DNS provider – Different providers have different procedures for updating DNS records. The following table lists links to the documentation for several common providers. This list isn't exhaustive and inclusion in this list isn’t an endorsement or recommendation of any company’s products or services. If your provider isn't listed in the table, you can probably use the domain with Amazon SES.

     DNS/Hosting Provider	Documentation Link
     GoDaddy	Add a CNAME record
     Dreamhost	How do I add custom DNS records?
     Cloudflare	How do I add a CNAME record?
     HostGator	Manage DNS Records with HostGator/eNom
     Namecheap	How do I add TXT/SPF/DKIM/DMARC records for my domain?
     Names.co.uk	Changing your domain's DNS settings
     Wix	Adding or Updating CNAME Records in Your Wix Account

     Note

     A small number of DNS providers don't allow you to include underscores (_) in record names. However, the underscore in the DKIM record name is required. If your DNS provider doesn't allow you to enter an underscore in the record name, contact the provider's customer support team for assistance.

   • If you're not sure who your DNS provider is – Ask your system administrator for more information.

   Amazon SES usually detects changes to your DNS configuration within 72 hours.