How to Add a DKIM Record

DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) helps improve email deliverability by allowing receiving servers to verify that your emails are authorized and haven’t been altered.

Step 1: Check DKIM Status

1. Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
2. Click Hosting in the left-hand menu.
3. In the hosting details page, click the File Manager button.

   
    

4. Your File Manager will open in a new tab.

   
    

1. Navigate to the Email section and select Email Deliverability.

   
    

2. Locate the domain you want to configure.

   
    

3. Click Manage next to the domain.

If you see a yellow banner that says “Problems Exist (DKIM)”, this means DKIM is not yet set up for the domain.

Step 2: Copy the Suggested DKIM Record 

1. Under the DKIM section, locate the Suggested DKIM (TXT) Record. 

   
    

2. Copy the following details:
   • Name
   • Value
3. Do not click the Install the Suggested Record button.

Step 3: Add the DKIM Record in the Bluehost Portal

1. Go to the DNS tab.

   
    

2. Click + Add Record.

   
    

3. Select Single Record.

   
    

Step 4: Enter the DKIM Record Details

Fill in the fields as follows:

1. Record Type: TXT
2. Refers to: Other Host
3. Host Name: Domain Name
4. TXT Value: Paste the Value you copied in Step 2.
5. Click Add to save the record.

Step 5: Allow DNS Propagation

Please allow 24–48 hours for DNS changes to propagate. Once complete, the DKIM status should update automatically.

Summary

Adding a DKIM record helps authenticate your email and improves deliverability by ensuring messages sent from your domain can be trusted by receiving mail servers. After completing the steps above, allow 24–48 hours for DNS changes to fully propagate. Keeping your email authentication records up to date is an important step in maintaining a secure and reliable email experience.