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How to Add or Check an SPF Record

Publish which mail systems are authorized to send email for a domain.

Quick Answer

SPF is normally published as a TXT record beginning with v=spf1; use the value supplied by your email services.

Step by Step

  1. List the services that legitimately send mail for the domain.
  2. Review the existing TXT records for an SPF entry.
  3. Follow each mail provider's SPF instructions.
  4. Combine authorized senders into one valid SPF policy rather than creating multiple independent SPF records.
  5. Save and validate the resulting record.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Multiple SPF records for the same domain can cause SPF evaluation errors.
  • Do not blindly copy another company's SPF value.

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