Gmail uses both DKIM and DomainKeys, while Hotmail uses none

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I noticed that Gmail messages have both a DKIM-Signature header and a DomainKey-Signature header, while Hotmail messages have none.

  1. What is the purpose of using both
    DKIM and DomainKey signatures, as
    Gmail does?
  2. Is it fairly safe/compliant to use only DKIM, and
    not DomainKeys?
  3. How come Hotmail doesn't use any of these methods?

I'm sorry for combining a few questions under one: they don't seem to warrant individual entries.

Thanks!

Best Answer

  1. For additional authenticity verification.
  2. If you're going to take the time to set one up, why not do both?
  3. Ask them.