# DKIM

DKIM attaches a digital signature to messages. Receivers verify it with a public key published in DNS. It protects against in-transit tampering and helps DMARC alignment.

**Why it matters:** DKIM is usually the most reliable alignment path for modern ESPs and is required for serious sending programs.

**Canonical:** https://sendemails.dev/glossary/dkim

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