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What is DMARC? A plain-English guide

DMARC tells inbox providers what to do with email that fails SPF and DKIM for your domain. Learn the record, the policies and how to roll it out safely.

What is SPF? Sender Policy Framework explained

SPF lists the servers allowed to send mail for your domain. Learn the syntax, the 10-lookup limit, and ~all vs -all.

What is DKIM? Email signing explained

DKIM adds a cryptographic signature to your email so receivers can verify it was not altered and came from an authorized sender.

Gmail and Yahoo sender requirements: the checklist

What Gmail and Yahoo require from senders: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, alignment, one-click unsubscribe and spam-rate limits, with the bulk-sender thresholds.

Microsoft Outlook.com sender requirements for high-volume senders

Outlook.com, Hotmail and Live.com now require SPF, DKIM and DMARC from domains sending more than 5,000 messages a day.

SPF "too many DNS lookups": how to fix the 10-lookup limit

Your SPF record exceeds 10 DNS lookups and fails with PermError. Here is how to count lookups and fix it safely.

Multiple SPF records: why it breaks and how to merge them

Having two v=spf1 TXT records causes a PermError. Learn how to merge them into one correct record.

DMARC, SPF and DKIM for Google Workspace: step by step

Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC for a Google Workspace domain, with the exact records and Admin console steps.

DMARC, SPF and DKIM for Microsoft 365: step by step

Configure SPF, DKIM and DMARC for a custom domain in Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online, including the selector1 and selector2 CNAMEs.

Mailchimp DMARC and domain authentication setup

Authenticate your domain in Mailchimp with DKIM CNAME records so campaigns pass DMARC.

SendGrid domain authentication for DMARC

Set up SendGrid (Twilio) domain authentication so your mail is DKIM-signed with your domain and passes DMARC.

Amazon SES: DKIM, custom MAIL FROM and DMARC

Configure Easy DKIM and a custom MAIL FROM domain in Amazon SES so your email aligns for DMARC.

HubSpot email authentication (DKIM) for DMARC

Connect your email sending domain in HubSpot so marketing email is DKIM-signed with your domain.

Zoho Mail SPF, DKIM and DMARC setup

Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC for a domain hosted on Zoho Mail.

How to move DMARC from p=none to p=reject safely

A practical rollout plan for DMARC enforcement without blocking your own legitimate email.

DMARC aggregate reports explained

What DMARC rua aggregate reports contain, how to read them, and how to send them to a third-party address.

What is BIMI? Showing your logo in Gmail and Yahoo

BIMI displays your brand logo next to authenticated email. Requirements: DMARC enforcement, an SVG logo and usually a VMC or CMC certificate.

What are MTA-STS and TLS-RPT?

MTA-STS forces encrypted (TLS) delivery to your mail servers; TLS-RPT sends you reports about delivery failures.

How to protect domains that never send email

Lock down parked and non-sending domains against spoofing with three DNS records.

DKIM key length and rotation: 1024 vs 2048 bits

Why 2048-bit DKIM keys are recommended, how often to rotate keys, and how to do it without breaking mail.

DMARC for MSPs: managing many client domains

How managed service providers can roll out DMARC across dozens or hundreds of client domains efficiently.