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Q & A Email Auth · August 5, 2026

Why do some legitimate emails fail DKIM?

Mailing lists and forwarding services often modify message headers or body (e.g., adding [List-Name] to the subject or rewriting links), which breaks the DKIM signature. This is why DMARC allows SPF-only alignment as a fallback. ARC (Authenticated Received Chain) is the modern solution for handling legitimate forwarding chains.

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What Is DKIM? How DomainKeys Identified Mail Works
DKIM attaches a cryptographic signature to every email you send. Receiving servers verify the signature against a public key in your DNS — proving the message is authentic and untampered. No DKIM means anyone can forge your brand's email.