Setting DKIM email record on Plesk Panel 10.3.1 Linux Server

[Plandrew]

I am running Linux server (with Magento) using Plesk Control Panel 10.3.1

I send email using qmail and am finding that it goes to spam folder in gmail recipients. I have set up SPF records, and Reverse DNS (PTR) and now wish to set up DKIM to help.

My understanding however is that DKIM needs a longer TXT record in the DNS records than the Plesk Domain Manager Limitation of 255 characters. And that it is possible to modify these records by tunneling into the backend.

I am a newbie and doubt I am capable of doing this myself but would like some guidance to firstly verify the restricted character length in the DNS records of Plesk Panel and also to explain how and where the character limitation can be lifted (if that is how it is done). Also if I am missing something then any extra information would be appreciated.
Many thanks for anticipated reply.

 

[IgorG]

http://t.co/MkFGONdmHR

 

[Plandrew]

Thank you IgorG. Thats useful.
I note the article reccommends switching from qmail to postfix.
If I switch to Postfix I think I can overcome the Plexus problem of only having one ip to send from on my server BUT only provided I update my Plexus Control Panel to version 10.4. Is that correct? AND How should I update my Plexus Control Panel? Thanks

 

[IgorG]

Plexus? What do you mean?

 

[Plandrew]

Sorry Plesk Control Panel not Plexus. I refer to the issue of all ip's on a Plesk system being sent from one ip.

 

[IgorG]

Latest version of Plesk is 11.5 and I suggest you upgrade to this version. More details you can find here http://www.parallels.com/download/plesk/11.5/documentation/

 

[Plandrew]

Thank you very much for your help.