This guide will show you how to add a Google Workspace DKIM record to your domain. The DKIM record works in conjunction with SPF and DMARC for superb email deliverability.
Only valid if you use Google Workspace for mail!
Step 1: Log in to Google Workspace Admin
This can be done by navigating to your Google Workspace Admin => Apps => Gmail => Authenticate Email. Or by using this link.
Step 2: Generate a new DKIM Record
On the next screen, you will be asked for some options. You can just leave them as the default, as shown below:
Step 3: Copy down both parts of your new DKIM record.
Step 4: Add the record to your WPO or cPanel
WPO
WPO => Site Details => DNS
Type | TXT |
Domain | google._domainkey |
Value | v=DKIM1; k=rsa;... |
cPanel
cPanel => Domains => Zone Editor
Name | google._domainkey.yourdomain.com |
Type | TXT |
Record | The record copied from Google. Be sure to create a second TXT string if cPanel cuts it off! |
Step 5: Start Verification
Note that it may take up to 48 hours for Google to put the DKIM record into effect.
Success! You have now added your Google Workspace DKIM record to your BigScoots service! Question? Contact us!