This article covers the SPF and DKIM authentication processes for FireDrum 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.

To setup DKIM for your FireDrum emails, you need to add the following CNAME record in your DNS:

Name: fd._domainkey.mydomain.com

Value: dkim.firedrumemailmarketing.com

Note: replace mydomain.com with your own custom domain.

After adding the DKIM record, please the FireDrum support team and ask them to enable/turn on the DKIM key.

NOTE: If you manage you domain in Valimail, you will need to add the CNAME 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 FireDrum, here.

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

Once you establish that FireDrum 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.