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DomainKeys Identified Mail

Application Layer — Email

Protocol Overview

Full Name DomainKeys Identified Mail
Abbreviation DKIM
OSI Layer Application Layer
Category Email
RFC RFC 6376

About DKIM

Email authentication method that uses cryptographic signatures to verify messages were not altered in transit and originated from the claimed domain.

Application Layer Email

Standards Reference

DKIM is defined in RFC 6376, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.

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