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This gives some level of confidence that the email was actually sent by the owner of the domain and not spoofed.
This gives some level of confidence that the email was actually sent by the owner of the domain and not spoofed.


Optionally, further DNS records (DMARC) can be added which declare to these other email servers what should be done with messages that fail the DKIM test - eg, do noting, block or quarantine.
Optionally, further DNS records (DMARC) can be added which declare to email servers receiving the message what should be done it it fails the DKIM test - eg, do nothing, block or quarantine.


Even if messages are just signed, then this can help them not to be marked as spam by the recipient.
Even if messages are just signed, then this can help them not to be marked as spam by the recipient.