SPF(supported)
DKIM(recommended)



This article covers the SPF and DKIM authentication processes for Zoho Creator 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 Zoho Creator emails


1. Navigate to Operations on the left pane and select Email Management under Applications.


a screenshot of a computer

2. Click the Domain Authentication tab.


a screenshot of a computer


3. Click Validate in the domain details card.


a screenshot of a computer


4. A Domain Authentication popup will appear. 


a screenshot of a computer


5. In the top right corner DKIM records, click the Copy icon. You need to copy DKIM record from here and paste it into your domain provider's site's DNS settings.


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.


6. Click Validate after pasting the SPF and DKIM records in your domain provider's site. The DNS changes will be immediately updated and the Domain's Authentication status will change to Completed. The Status will be set as Active.


a screenshot of a computer



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






Add a Zoho Creator 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 Zoho Creator and then click Add.


a screenshot of a computer


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






Configuring SPF authentication for your Zoho Creator emails


Once you establish that Zoho Creator 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:


a screenshot of a email


3. Choose Zoho Creator from the list of configurable senders and then click Enable:


a screenshot of a computer


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.