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Mailgun DKIM Failing: Configure DKIM Records for Mailgun

Your Mailgun DKIM signature validation is failing

Fix within 24 hours.

Check your Mailgun DKIM setup:

1

In Mailgun dashboard, verify your domain status

2

Check if DKIM tokens are published in DNS

3

Use DKIM record checker to confirm configuration

What Could Be Causing This?

Mailgun DKIM Tokens Not Published in DNS

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Mailgun provides DKIM tokens, but you must publish them as CNAME records in DNS.

How to confirm:

In Mailgun dashboard, check if DKIM status shows "verified". If not, DNS records are missing.

Fix Playbook

Step 1: Publish Mailgun DKIM Tokens in DNS

MinutesImpact: High
  1. In Mailgun dashboard, copy your DKIM tokens (CNAME records)
  2. Add CNAME records to your domain's DNS
  3. Wait for DNS propagation (5 min to 48 hours)
  4. Mailgun confirms when DKIM is verified

Mailgun-Specific Note:

Mailgun DKIM setup requires CNAME records — copy exactly from Mailgun dashboard.

Prevention Checklist

  • Verify DKIM tokens are published in DNS
  • Monitor DKIM status in Mailgun dashboard

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many DKIM tokens does Mailgun provide?
Mailgun provides DKIM tokens via CNAME records — typically 1-3 depending on configuration.
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