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How To Add SPF Records
Learn what an SPF record is, where to add it, and why it helps email providers trust your domain.
In short
Add an SPF record in your domain DNS as a TXT record. It tells receiving mail servers which services are allowed to send email for your domain.
Key points
- SPF is added as a DNS TXT record.
- Your domain should usually have one SPF record, not many separate SPF records.
- Copy the value exactly from your email provider.
- DNS changes can take time to propagate.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SPF | Sender Policy Framework |
| TXT record | DNS record type used for SPF |
| Host/name | Where the TXT record is placed |
| Value | The SPF text your provider gives you |
Where to add SPF
Log in to the place where your domain DNS is managed. This may be your registrar, hosting company, or DNS provider. Add the SPF value as a TXT record.
Avoid duplicate SPF records
A common mistake is creating multiple SPF records for the same domain. If you already have SPF, you usually need to merge provider includes into one SPF record.
Why SPF matters
SPF helps receiving servers confirm that a sending service is allowed to send mail for your domain. It is one part of domain authentication, along with DKIM and DMARC.
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