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How to Add a DMARC Record

Publish a policy for mail that fails SPF/DKIM alignment and optionally receive reports.

Quick Answer

Create the provider/planner-approved TXT record at _dmarc.yourdomain.

Step by Step

  1. Make sure SPF and DKIM are understood and working first.
  2. Decide on the initial DMARC policy and reporting needs.
  3. Create a TXT record at _dmarc.
  4. Enter a syntactically valid value beginning with v=DMARC1.
  5. Start conservatively when appropriate and monitor results before enforcing a stricter policy.

If That Doesn't Work

  • A strict DMARC policy can reject legitimate mail if all sending systems are not configured correctly.
  • DMARC deployment should account for every legitimate sender.

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