How do I verify multiple domains in Mailchimp to fix DMARC and DKIM issues?
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What email marketers say11Marketer opinions
Email marketer from MailerCheck answers that setting up DMARC involves creating a DMARC record in your DNS settings that tells receiving mail servers how to handle emails that fail authentication checks. For multiple domains, ensure each has its own DMARC record configured correctly.
Email marketer from DMARC Analyzer shares that creating a DMARC record in your DNS settings that tells receiving mail servers how to handle emails that fail authentication checks, is important for DMARC setup. For multiple domains, ensure each has its own DMARC record configured correctly.
Email marketer from MXToolbox shares that using diagnostic tools like MXToolbox can help identify and resolve issues with your domain's DNS records, including those related to DMARC, DKIM, and SPF, which are crucial for email authentication.
Marketer from Email Geeks explains that the DMARC report issues are not related to the specific Mailchimp case.
Email marketer from SendGrid shares that you can use multiple domains as sending domains in a Mailchimp account. It's important that each domain is added to the account and verified for sending.
Email marketer from GlockApps explains that if you send email marketing from multiple brands or business units, it makes sense to authenticate each sending domain separately. This way, you maintain a good sending reputation for each domain without impacting the deliverability of the others.
Marketer from Email Geeks shares that the user should check if both domains are added and verified on Mailchimp, ensuring that the one passing DKIM is correctly configured and double-checking the other domain.
Email marketer from AuthSMTP explains that using multiple domains can help segment your email marketing efforts and protect your primary domain's reputation, but it's crucial to properly authenticate each domain to prevent spam and phishing.
Email marketer from Stack Overflow explains that you can use online DKIM validators to check if your DKIM record is set up correctly for each domain. This will help you identify any issues before they impact your email deliverability.
Email marketer from Reddit explains you can add multiple domains to your Mailchimp account. Each domain needs to be individually verified. You'll also need to set up separate DKIM records for each domain to ensure proper authentication and avoid deliverability issues.
Email marketer from EasyDMARC Blog shares a step-by-step guide to Mailchimp authentication, emphasizing the importance of adding and verifying domains, setting up DKIM records, and understanding the role of DMARC in ensuring email deliverability.
What the experts say1Expert opinion
Expert from Word to the Wise, Laura Atkins, responds that each domain's reputation is managed independently. When authenticating multiple domains, focus on maintaining the individual reputation of each by monitoring deliverability metrics for each domain and addressing any issues promptly.
What the documentation says3Technical articles
Documentation from Mailchimp explains that to authenticate a domain, you must add and verify it in Mailchimp. This involves accessing the Domains section of your account, clicking 'Authenticate,' and following the instructions which usually involve adding CNAME records to your domain's DNS settings.
Documentation from RFC answers that DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) is a technical specification created by a group of organizations that wanted to address the rampant abuse of email. It helps email senders and receivers determine how to handle unauthorized emails.
Documentation from Mailchimp details the process of DKIM authentication, explaining how to add a DKIM record to your domain's DNS settings to prove that Mailchimp has permission to send emails on behalf of your domain.
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