Set-up self-authentication / custom DKIM

Quick Note

No action is necessary. Solution 1 outlined below has already been implemented on your behalf, ensuring uninterrupted email sending and compliance with new regulations. If you're interested in understanding this solution or if you own your domain and wish to set up custom DKIM, please read on.

What Is Happening?

Email providers like Gmail and Yahoo are intensifying their efforts against spam and fraudulent emails. A significant measure involves blocking emails that falsely claim to originate from one provider while actually coming from another.

Benefits of This Change

• Increased Security: Your inbox will be more secure and free from spam and fraudulent emails.
• Impact on Email Marketing: Email marketing systems, including BombBomb, can no longer send emails directly from domains like @gmail.com or @yahoo.com that are configured with DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance).

For further details on Gmail's specific changes, refer to this article.

What This Means for You

Sending from Standard Email Addresses

• If you use a standard email address (e.g., @gmail, @yahoo, @outlook), no action is required. BombBomb has implemented a solution to ensure your emails comply with the new authentication requirements.

Sending from Personalized Email Addresses

• If you use a custom email domain (e.g., @kevinrealtor.com), you have the option to enhance your email sending capabilities through a custom DKIM setup. This step is not mandatory but can improve your email deliverability. Details for this process are provided in Solution 2 below.

What to Do

Solution 1: Automatic Implementation of 'Send On Behalf Of'

• No Action Required: BombBomb will automatically implement the 'Send On Behalf Of' system for you.
• Address Change: Your email's 'from' address will be altered to something like bombbomb.aol.com@send.bbemaildelivery.com. This prevents email providers from blocking your messages.
• Default Setting: This change will be set as your default, ensuring it activates each time you send an email.

Pro Tip:

• Despite the change in the 'from' address, your 'reply-to' address and 'from name' will remain the same. This will help avoid confusion for your recipients and ensure you receive replies.

Solution 2: Custom DKIM Setup

• Self-Authentication Option: If you have a team and wish to set up custom DKIM, contact us at delivery@bombbomb.com for assistance from our deliverability department.
• IT Involvement Required: Due to the complexity of these changes, it's advisable to involve your IT department, as you will need access to deeper permissions within your email system.

By understanding these changes and following the outlined solutions, you can ensure your email communications remain effective and compliant.