SPF(supported) DKIM(recommended)
This article covers the SPF and DKIM authentication processes for Vipre and how they are managed in Valimail Enforce. While only one of the two authentication methods is required for an email to pass DMARC, our recommendation is to configure both whenever possible.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Configuring DKIM authentication for your Vipre emails
- Add a Vipre DKIM key in Enforce
- Configuring SPF authentication for your Vipre emails
Configuring DKIM authentication for your Vipre emails
To enable this feature follow the steps below:
1. In the portal navigate to Service Settings -> Outbound Relay -> Outbound DKIM Signing.
2. Select if wish to use 1024 or 2048 bit key (*2048 is recommended).
3. Click Generate.
The next steps will need to be performed inside your DNS and may vary dependent on setup (This will need to be performed on all domains registered).
Note: If you manage DKIM in Valimail for your domain, you will need to add the TXT DKIM key on your domain's Configuration page in Valimail Enforce.
4. Add the DKIM key in Valimail Enforce.
5. Once all domains have been updated click Validate.
6. If all domains pass validation you will be able to click Enable DKIM and mail will start to be signed.
You can also find the instructions on how to set up DKIM and SPF for Vipre, here.
Add a Vipre DKIM key in Enforce
1. Go to your domain's Configuration page in Valimail Enforce and publish the newly created DKIM key.
a. Scroll down and add the DKIM key in your configuration, by clicking on Add a DKIM key.
b. Enter the selector name, the DKIM TXT value (the actual value is the entire string after the p= tag), associate the key with Vipre and then click Add.
You can find more detailed information on how to add a DKIM key in Valimail Enforce here.
Configuring SPF authentication for your Vipre emails
Once you establish that Vipre is an authorized sender for your domain, you will need to add the service in your Enabled Senders list in Enforce.
1. Please go to your domain's Configuration page in Enforce.
2. Click on the + sign from the Enabled Senders section:
3. Choose Vipre from the list of configurable senders and then click Enable:
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.
As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to submit a ticket.