This article covers the SPF and DKIM authentication processes for KingHost and how they are managed in Valimail. While only one of the two authentication methods is required for an email to pass DMARC, our recommendation is to configure both whenever possible.

When accessing the Email Marketing dashboard home screen, select the system administration area in the top right corner.

In the administrative area, click on the Summary tab , where you will be presented with the necessary DNS settings for the new domain to work.

To use a domain through Email Marketing, you must prove that you control the domain entered in the tool. This is done by checking a TXT record in the DNS configuration of the domain to be used in question.

Copy the DNS entry provided and insert it into the DNS Zone table of the domain in question. If the domain is on KingHost, enter it in the DNS table in the Control Panel, under Manage DNS.

Having DKIM configured correctly can increase the chances of messages reaching the destination inbox. To use DKIM, it is necessary to insert the TXT type registries provided in the Email Marketing dashboard.
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NOTE: If you manage you domain in Valimail, you will need to add the DKIM key on your domain's configuration page in the Valimail platform.

You can also find the instructions on how to set up DKIM and SPF for KingHost, here.

You can find more detailed information on how to add a DKIM key in Valimail, here:

Once you establish that KingHost is an authorized sender for your domain, you will need to add the service in your Enabled Senders.

You will find more detailed information on how to add a service for your domain in Valimail, here:

Note: We encourage you to use the comment section for any useful information about your sending service, such as the name of the service owner, change request ticket numbers, etc.