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Use Sendmarc’s SPF record checker. This tool instantly validates your business’s Sender Policy Framework (SPF) record, helps identify issues, and confirms domain security.
Sendmarc’s SPF record checker is an online tool that fetches, analyzes, and validates the record for any domain.
An SPF record checker allows users to:
Additionally, please check your company’s domain score to manage its domain to the highest DMARC levels.
SPF is an email authentication protocol that specifies which email servers are authorized to send messages on behalf of a domain.
Without a valid record, a domain becomes vulnerable to email spoofing and phishing attacks. Misconfigured SPF records can also lead to legitimate emails being marked as Spam or Junk, reducing deliverability and damaging brand reputation.
Using a record checker is essential for organizations that want to maintain email security and deliverability. It ensures that domains are correctly configured to prevent abuse, protect reputation, and maintain compliance.
A record checker helps ensure that only authorized email servers can send messages on behalf of your organization’s domain.
Major email providers, including Gmail and Outlook, check SPF records to assess whether incoming messages are legitimate. A valid record increases the likelihood that emails are delivered to inboxes instead of being marked as Spam or Junk.
The tool does an SPF syntax check to identify errors and excessive DNS lookups. These issues can result in emails being rejected by receiving email servers.
Email authentication standards and security requirements continue to evolve. Regular SPF checks help ensure that your business’s domain remains compliant with current best practices and technical standards.
Quickly review all authorized IP addresses, include mechanisms, and configuration details in your company’s record. This simplifies managing complex email environments.
Ready to validate a record?
Verifying a record with Sendmarc’s SPF record checker is fast and straightforward.
Type the domain name into the tool.
Click Lookup. The tool will fetch the record directly from the domain’s DNS.
See the current record, authorized IP addresses, and any third-party services included.
Identify issues such as syntax errors or excessive DNS lookups.
If a record is missing, incorrect, or misconfigured, the consequences can impact both security and deliverability.
Without a valid record, major email providers might flag or block your organization’s messages
Use the SPF validator to detect syntax errors, missing mechanisms, and unauthorized IP addresses
Tip: Regularly perform an SPF record check for your company’s domain, especially after adding new email services.
A valid SPF record typically includes specific mechanisms and follows the correct syntax. For example:
| Host | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| @ | TXT | v=spf1 ip4:192.0.2.1 include:spf.thirdparty.com ~all |
v=spf1 indicates the version and protocolip4:192.0.2.1 authorizes the specific IP address allowed to send emailinclude:spf.thirdparty.com allows a third-party email service to send on behalf of the domain~all marks emails that don’t match the rules as suspiciousThis structure ensures proper authentication and improves deliverability.
If an SPF DNS record is incorrect due to syntax errors or missing IP addresses, email deliverability and security are impacted. Messages might be sent to Spam or rejected, or the domain could be exposed to spoofing attacks.
To fix an SPF misconfiguration, start by performing an SPF, also known as a Sender Policy Framework check, to identify common issues such as invalid syntax or missing IP addresses. Next, edit the DNS TXT record to correct any errors and ensure all legitimate senders are included. Once updates are made, validate the changes using the SPF checker tool. Regular reviews help maintain a secure and compliant SPF configuration.
Use Sendmarc’s free record checker to validate your organization’s record, identify issues, and maintain a strong email reputation.
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