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How to Update Your SPF Record

What this is

A step-by-step guide to updating your SPF record to properly authorize your sending platforms.


Why it matters

An incorrect SPF record can cause emails to be rejected or flagged as spam.


What to do

  1. Log into your domain provider (e.g. GoDaddy)

  2. Go to your DNS settings

  3. Find your existing SPF record (starts with v=spf1)

  4. Make sure you only have one SPF record

  5. Add your sending platforms using include: statements

    • Example: include:_spf.google.com

  6. Save your changes


Example SPF record

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:sendgrid.net ~all


Common mistakes

  • Having multiple SPF records

  • Missing one of your sending platforms

  • Syntax errors


Expert insight

SPF issues are one of the easiest fixes and often have an immediate positive impact.


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