DirectAdmin VPS Setup Guide

Install, Configure, and Run a DirectAdmin VPS

DirectAdmin E-mail Manager: Enable DKIM for a Domain

Prepared by
Jeffrey Thomas Baygents
Lead Systems Engineer — DirectAdmin VPS & Self‑Managed Hosting

How to Enable DKIM in DirectAdmin for Mail

  • From DirectAdmin Control Panel | USER, go to <E-mail Manager> | <E-mail Accounts>.
    • Select the correct domain (top right); then, tap to <Enable DKIM>.
      • If it’s already showing enabled, and you’re having an issue or seeing a failed test of DKIM, tap it to disable it, and then re-tap it to enable DKIM again.

How to Confirm DKIM Is Enabled for Mail

  • Test to Confirm DKIM.
    • Go to https://dmarcly.com/tools/dkim-record-checker
      • Domain: <your domain name>.
      • Selector: x
        • Operational Note: The DKIM selector used by DirectAdmin is customized as “x”.
      • Tap <Check DKIM Record>.
    • If it’s confirmed fine, you’re done. If not, look over the previous section for re-enabling DKIM.

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