Is DKIM set up for my domain, and is the key strong enough?
DKIM keys live at <selector>._domainkey.<your domain>, and the selector can be anything your provider chose. We try the common ones; if you know yours (it’s the s= value in a message’s DKIM-Signature header), add it.
Selectors we try
26| Selector | Where you’ll usually see it |
|---|---|
| google._domainkey | Google Workspace default |
| selector1._domainkey | Microsoft 365 |
| selector2._domainkey | Microsoft 365 |
| k1._domainkey | Mailchimp / Mandrill |
| k2._domainkey | Mailchimp |
| k3._domainkey | Mailchimp |
| s1._domainkey | SendGrid |
| s2._domainkey | SendGrid |
| m1._domainkey | SendGrid (automated security off) |
| default._domainkey | cPanel and many hosts |
| mxvault._domainkey | seen on GoDaddy-hosted mail |
| zmail._domainkey | Zoho Mail (common choice) |
| zoho._domainkey | Zoho Mail (common choice) |
| protonmail._domainkey | Proton Mail |
| protonmail2._domainkey | Proton Mail |
| protonmail3._domainkey | Proton Mail |
| fm1._domainkey | Fastmail |
| fm2._domainkey | Fastmail |
| fm3._domainkey | Fastmail |
| mesmtp._domainkey | Fastmail |
| sig1._domainkey | iCloud+ custom domains |
| mailjet._domainkey | seen on Mailjet setups |
| smtp._domainkey | generic |
| mx._domainkey | generic |
| dkim._domainkey | generic |
| mail._domainkey | generic |
Common defaults only; your provider may use another. Key sizes per RFC 8301 (RSA at least 1024 bits) and Google’s guidance (2048 recommended).
Sources
- RFC 6376: DKIM signatures · checked 5 Oct 2026
- RFC 8301: cryptographic algorithm and key usage update to DKIM · checked 5 Oct 2026
- Google: Email sender guidelines (DKIM key length) · checked 5 Oct 2026
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