Identifying and Reviewing Existing SPF Records

SPF records live within a domain's DNS (Domain Name System) configuration. Here's how to find and review them:

1. Accessing DNS Management:

• Domain Registrar: Many domain registrars offer a DNS management interface within their control panel. Log in to your account and look for a section labeled "DNS," "Domain Management," or similar.
• Third-Party DNS Provider: If you use a separate service for DNS management, locate their control panel and navigate to the DNS section for your domain.

2. Finding TXT Records:

• Within the DNS management interface, locate the records for your domain.
• Focus on records of the type "TXT" (Text). SPF records are typically stored as TXT records.

3. Identifying the SPF Record:

• Look for a TXT record containing text like "v=spf1" or similar. This indicates an SPF record.
• There might be multiple TXT records, so examine each one carefully.

4. Reviewing the SPF Record Content:

• The SPF record content defines authorized email senders for your domain.
• It might include elements like:
  include: statements specifying other domains allowed to send emails.
  mx: statements authorizing email sending from your domain's MX (Mail Exchange) servers.
  ip4: statements listing specific IP addresses authorized to send emails.
  a: statements permitting emails from any host name associated with your domain's IP address.

Updated on: 13/08/2024