To ensure the security and deliverability of emails sent through candidate.fyi on behalf of your organization, it's essential to verify your domain. This process involves adding a DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) record to your domain's DNS settings. DKIM verification is a critical step in authenticating your domain, helping to prevent email spoofing and ensuring that your communications reach the candidates without being flagged as spam. Follow the steps below to verify your domain.
Step 1: Obtain Your DKIM Key
Action Required: Reach out to your candidate.fyi point of contact to request your unique DKIM key. This key is essential for the verification process and is unique to your domain to ensure secure email communication.
Step 2: Access Your DNS Settings
Action Required: Log into the dashboard of your domain host or DNS provider. This could be services like GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, or any other provider where your domain's DNS settings are managed.
Location: Look for the section where you can manage DNS settings or add new DNS records. This area is typically labeled as "DNS Management," "Advanced DNS," or something similar.
Step 3: Add the DKIM TXT Record
Action Required: In your DNS management area, you will need to add a new TXT record. Use the Hostname and Value provided by your candidate.fyi point of contact. These details are specific to the domain you are verifying and must be entered accurately.
Record Type: TXT
Hostname: This will be provided by candidate.fyi and usually follows a specific format related to email authentication.
Value: This is the DKIM key you received from your candidate.fyi contact. It's a long string of characters that represents the digital signature used to verify your domain.
Step 4: Verification Process
Wait Time: After adding the TXT record to your DNS, DKIM verification will occur within 48 hours. This period allows for the propagation of DNS changes across the internet.
Completion: You don't need to take any further action during this time. candidate.fyi will automatically verify the DKIM record. Once verified, your domain will be authenticated for sending emails through the candidate.fyi platform.