How to set up DKIM on GoDaddy

Step by step DKIM setup for GoDaddy: complete instructions, examples, verification commands, and common pitfalls.

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This is a reference guide for configuring DKIM on GoDaddy. Use it while editing DNS or when troubleshooting deliverability.

Tip: Configure DKIM for GoDaddy in minutes. This guide keeps it practical and safe. Then verify everything with the InboxGreen Free Checker.

Provider-specific notes for GoDaddy

  • GoDaddy's DNS editor uses @ for root records. When adding SPF, check for an existing v=spf1 record first - if one exists, edit it rather than adding a second one.
  • GoDaddy propagation can be slow. Wait at least 30 minutes before verifying after a change, and use dig rather than GoDaddy's own checker.
  • GoDaddy → My Products → Domains → DNS.

What you’ll need

  • Access to GoDaddy to generate a DKIM key and selector.
  • DNS provider access to publish a TXT record at selector._domainkey.

Generate your DKIM key

In GoDaddy, generate a DKIM key and note the selector. Providers often suggest something like depends on your email provider (check Email Deliverability in cPanel).

GoDaddy → My Products → Domains → DNS.

Publish the record

  1. Create a TXT record at host selector._domainkey (replace selector with your actual selector name).
  2. Paste the full value starting with v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p= and save.
  3. Wait for DNS propagation.

Verify DKIM

  • Send a test email to a Gmail address and use “Show original” to confirm “DKIM: PASS”.
  • Or run: 
    dig TXT selector._domainkey.yourdomain.com +short

Common mistakes

  • Using the wrong host so the record becomes selector._domainkey.yourdomain.com.yourdomain.com.
  • Breaking the value by wrapping or truncating the TXT string.
  • Publishing a record for the wrong selector and then validating on another.

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