Imagine setting up an SPF record to protect your domain, only to realize it’s as good as not having one! Well, this is precisely what the situation is when your SPF record has the ‘null’ value. What does it mean? If you check your SPF record using tools like MXToolbox, SPF Record Checker, or your…
Looking into an SPF record and figuring out what these alien terms are: a, mx, ip4, and include? Guess what, you are not alone. Anyone with no-so-adept technical expertise feels the same at first glance. SPF is undoubtedly one of the powerful tools for combating phishing and spoofing attempts made in your name. However, creating…
DMARC is no longer just a best practice; it is now a requirement. Now, regulatory bodies across the world mandate the implementation of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for safeguarding user and employee details. If you send bulk emails or work in finance, healthcare, government, or SaaS, you need DMARC, or else you will be subjected…
In the world of email communication, getting your messages to land in inboxes instead of spam folders is crucial. This is where Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records come into play. They act as a security measure, helping email providers determine if the emails sent from your domain are legitimate or potentially harmful. If you’re wondering…
Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is the foundation of your email security setup, and if SPF is not configured properly, all your efforts to protect your outgoing emails will fall apart. An SPF record is one of the most crucial aspects of SPF configuration; it basically includes a list of all the servers and services that…
Setting up your email correctly is essential if you want to ensure that your messages get delivered without a hitch. Whether you’re a small business owner sending newsletters or a freelancer reaching out to clients, having a good email setup can make all the difference. One crucial piece of this puzzle is the SPF record,…
Threat actors try different tactics to intercept and steal data, which is further exploited for financial gain. One such tactic is an executive phishing attack. It’s a low-cost yet powerful way for threat actors to break into a company’s security. Cybercriminals trick junior-level executives through emails or phone calls made by impersonating top-level executives, and…
Setting up your email system can often feel like tackling a giant puzzle—each piece needs to fit just right for everything to work smoothly. If you’re using Mailchimp to handle your email campaigns, one crucial piece you can’t overlook is the SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record. This handy little tool helps ensure that your emails…
To set up an SPF record for your domain using GoDaddy, log in to your Domain Portfolio, select the domain you wish to configure, navigate to the b, and add a new TXT record with the appropriate SPF value, which typically looks like “v=spf1 include:secureserver.net -all” for GoDaddy services. Be sure to save the changes…
If you regularly send out marketing emails for your business, you probably know what kind of emails we’re talking about— those automated messages sent from addresses like no-reply@yourcompany.com. These kinds of emails are very popular among businesses and are often used to convey some kind of information, like order confirmations, shipping updates, newsletters, and system…
