Setting Up Easy DKIM for a Domain - Amazon Simple Email Service

This guide reflects the old console for Amazon SES. For information about the new console for Amazon SES, see the new Amazon Simple Email Service Developer Guide.

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.

    The DKIM section of a details page for an identity. Three fictitious CNAME records are shown.

  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 (external link)

      Dreamhost

      How do I add custom DNS records? (external link)

      Cloudflare

      How do I add a CNAME record? (external link)

      HostGator

      Manage DNS Records with HostGator/eNom (external link)

      Namecheap

      How do I add TXT/SPF/DKIM/DMARC records for my domain? (external link)

      Names.co.uk

      Changing your domains DNS Settings (external link)

      Wix

      Adding or Updating CNAME Records in Your Wix Account (external link)

      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.