Why and How to Set Up SPF for Sending Emails From Your Domain

Written by: Shahbaz Latif Created: 19 February 2024

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Here is almost everything you need to set up an SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record for sending email from your domain.

SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is crucial for email authentication, ensuring authorized sending mail servers.
SPF record is a part of domain zones specifying authorized sources for email.
Implementing SPF helps prevent unauthorized use of a domain for sending emails.
MX Toolbox provides an SPF testing tool accessible via MX Lookup.
Using a tool like cyerssalt.net helps generate SPF records based on specific questions about email setup.
Questions include whether email is sent from the web server, MX records, or third-party systems.
Cloudflare and cPanel are demonstrated as platforms for setting up SPF records.
In Cloudflare, access DNS settings and add a text record with generated SPF details.
In cPanel, navigate to Zone Editor, add a text record with SPF details for the domain.
A more complex SPF record example for cyerssalt.com is shown, incorporating multiple email services.
Having an SPF record is increasingly important for email delivery reliability and combating spam.
Setting up SPF records properly is essential as more email services require them for accepting emails.
A properly configured SPF record reduces the likelihood of spammers abusing the domain.
Subscribers are encouraged to set up SPF records for their domains to ensure email integrity and delivery.