SpamAssassin rule
DKIM_VALID_EF
DKIM signature from the envelope sender's domain
-0.1 points
Full message test
What DKIM_VALID_EF means
A valid DKIM signature matches the domain of the envelope sender (Return-Path).
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “Message has a valid DKIM or DK signature from envelope-from domain”
Is this a problem?
Nothing to do.
This rule lowers the spam score: it is a sign of legitimate mail.
Does your email trigger DKIM_VALID_EF?
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Open the email spam checkerRelated rules
ARC_INVALIDARC signature is invalid
DKIM_ADSP_ALLDomain says it signs all mail, but this message is unsigned
DKIM_ADSP_DISCARDDomain asks to discard unsigned mail
DKIM_ADSP_NXDOMAINFrom domain does not exist
DKIM_INVALIDDKIM signature is invalid
DKIM_SIGNEDMessage is DKIM-signed
DKIM_VALIDValid DKIM signature
DKIM_VALID_AUDKIM signature from your own domain
DMARC_MISSINGNo DMARC record
Frequently asked questions
What does DKIM_VALID_EF mean?
A valid DKIM signature matches the domain of the envelope sender (Return-Path).
How do I fix DKIM_VALID_EF?
Nothing to do.
How many points does DKIM_VALID_EF add?
-0.1 points in the default SpamAssassin ruleset (network tests on, Bayes off). A message is treated as spam from 5.0 points. Mail servers can change scores locally.