SPF record missing – how to fix

Your domain has no SPF record. Inbox providers expect SPF (or DKIM) for good deliverability. Here's how to add one.

Why it matters

SPF tells receivers which servers are allowed to send mail for your domain. Without it, Gmail, Yahoo, and Microsoft may treat your mail more strictly or reject it. With DMARC, you need SPF and/or DKIM in alignment.

How to fix it

Create a TXT record at the root of your sending domain (or the subdomain you send from).

Start with v=spf1 and add mechanisms: include: for your ESP (e.g. include:_spf.sendgrid.net), then end with -all or ~all.

If you use an ESP (SendGrid, Mailgun, Resend, etc.), use the exact include: value they provide.

Wait for DNS to propagate, then re-run a scan to confirm.

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