How do I add SPF records to my site?

An SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record helps ensure that emails sent from your domain are from authorized servers, reducing spam issues.

Here’s how you can set up and refine your SPF record:

Basic SPF Record Configuration:

For general use, involving Heart Internet's mail servers and web servers, your SPF record should start like this:

v=spf1 include:soverin.net include:secureserver.net exists:%{i}.mta.spf.extendcp.co.uk exists:%{i}.web.spf.extendcp.co.uk -all

Steps to Create Your SPF Record:

1. Generate Your SPF Record: Use the SPF Record Wizard to create an appropriate SPF record.
2. Log In and Access DNS Settings:
   • Log into your Domain Control Panel.
   • Navigate to 'DNS Management'.
3. Update Your DNS Records:
   • Locate 'TXT Records' and enter your SPF record in the 'Text' field.
   • Click ‘Update DNS’ to save your changes.
4. Propagation Time:
   • DNS changes may take up to 24 hours to fully propagate.

Optional Additions:

• For Exchange Server Users:
  • Add exists:%{i}.exch.spf.extendcp.co.uk if you are using our Exchange servers for email.
• For Mailing List Tool Users:
  • Include a:maillists.extendcp.co.uk if you use our Mailing List tool within the eXtend Control Panel.

Additional Considerations:

• Shared Hosting Platform Users:
  • Ensure you include the domain extendcp.co.uk for correct email routing.

Updating Your SPF Record:

Regularly update your SPF record to reflect any changes in the servers you use for email sending to ensure continued email deliverability. By properly configuring your SPF record, you enhance your domain's security and improve email delivery effectiveness.

Article ID: 558
Created On: Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 1:40 PM
Last Updated On: Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM

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