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

1. Once you have set up email forwarding within Atera, select DKIM domain verification (Recommended) from the options under Outgoing Email Domain.

2. Click Get Records.

The DKIM CNAME record window appears.

3. Copy the three keys provided and enter them in your domain's DNS provider. The process for adding the keys may vary depending on your provider. The links provided below will guide you through the specific steps for some popular DNS/Hosting providers.

NOTE: If you manage you domain in Valimail, you will need to add the 2 CNAME DKIM keys on your domain's configuration page in the Valimail platform, while the 3rd CNAME record will go in your DNS.

4. Click Update to save your changes.

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

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

Once you establish that Atera 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.