DKIM (EN)

Protocol

Cryptographic method for signing emails to verify authenticity

DKIM Architecture

flowchart LR   A[Sender domain] --> B[MUA/MTA]   B --> C[Signing with private key]   C --> D[Adding the DKIM signature]   D --> E[Email sending]   E --> F[Recipient MTA]   F --> G[Checking the DKIM records]   G --> H[Verification with public key]   H --> I[DKIM result]

In Context

  • Typically used together with SPF and DMARC
  • Related to: Email authentication, digital signatures, Cryptography
  • Example use: Corporate communication, newsletters, transactional emails
Quelle: AI Generated