How to setup SPF and DMARC

Understanding SPF and DMARC

SPF and DMARC are like security badges and policies for your mailbox.

• SPF tells other email servers which machines are allowed to send emails for your domain.
• DMARC sets clear rules for handling suspicious messages and helps you track any attempted abuse.

Adding a SPF Record

1. In DirectAdmin, go to “DNS Management” for your domain.
2. Click “Add Record.”
3. For Type, select TXT.
4. For Name, enter your domain (for example: yourdomain.com).
5. For Value, enter:pythonRun CodeCopy codev=spf1 +a +mx +ip4:SERVERIP -all Replace SERVERIP with your web server’s IP address. (You can find this information in your Tresseo welcome email or by contacting support.)
6. Click Save to finish.

Your SPF record is now set up to help protect your outgoing email from being marked as spam.

How to Add a DMARC Record

1. In DirectAdmin, open DNS Management for your domain.
2. Click Add Record.
3. For Type, choose TXT.
4. For Name, enter:textCopy code_dmarc
5. For Value, enter:javaRun CodeCopy codev=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:you@yourdomain.com You can use your preferred email address after rua=mailto: to receive DMARC reports.
6. Click Save to finish.

Your DMARC record is now added. This will help control how other mail servers handle suspicious emails sent from your domain.

Keeping your email secure is simple once you know what to look for. If you run into trouble, the Tresseo support team is always ready to help wit