Email authentication helps to ensure that an email message was sent by the domain it claims to be sent from, and that the message has not been modified in transit. Authentication is the effort to equip messages with enough verifiable information so that recipients (ISPs and end consumers) can recognize the nature of each message […]
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I have an existing SFMC setup, with a warm private IP address and an authenticated domain already. I am launching a new product and therefore want to set up a NEW sending domain to send from. If I want to start sending from it, using new sender domain, will I need to purchase a new
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DMARC, which stands for “Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance”, is an email authentication protocol. It builds on the widely deployed SPF and DKIM protocols, adding a reporting function that allows senders and receivers to protect and monitor fraudulent use of a domain in email. DMARC allows domain owners, including ISPs and webmail providers, to
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding DKIM keys and DKIM DNS entries Q: Why is the DKIM TXT entry so long? A: Your DKIM key is a 2048 bit key, which results in a single, multi-string text record. This enhances security and better protects against spam and spoofing. The reason it is multi-string is because there
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What you don’t, but should, worry about with Black Friday and other holidays around the corner, especially when it comes to ensuring good deliverability. With Black Friday approaching, many of you are sending out various forms of marketing emails to your subscribers. These sends are most probably segmented, and are being sent out by various
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– Why is IP warming crucial for your reputation? This is a second article in my series on Email Deliverability. If you missed out on the first one, you can visit it and read about setting up your email authentication correctly to ensure good deliverability. Starting off with a brand new setup, or just with an
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– focusing on Email Authentication Disclaimer: Opinions in this post are my own and do not necessarily express my employer’s opinions. Email channel is more important than ever before, which inspired me to share some of my personal experiences with emails, deliverability, and what I have done before to ensure emails are set all the way through
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