How to Add SPF and DKIM Records to Amazon Route 53

Adding SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (Domain Keys Identified Mail) records to your Route 53 hosted domain is an essential step to improve email deliverability and security. These records help verify the authenticity of your email messages, reducing the chances of your emails being marked as spam. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add SPF and DKIM records for a domain hosted on Route 53:

1. Log in to your AWS Route 53 Console:
2. Select Your Domain:
3. Add SPF Record:

a. SPF records specify which servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain. To add an SPF record:

4. Add DKIM Record:

a. DKIM records provide a signature for your outgoing emails to verify their authenticity. To set up DKIM:

5. Verify Records:

6. Test Your Email Configuration:
7. Monitor and Update:

That's it! Adding SPF and DKIM records to your Route 53 hosted domain helps improve email deliverability and security by verifying the authenticity of your email messages.


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Created 7 October 2023 10:55:25 by Cindy
Updated 7 October 2023 11:03:58 by Cindy