SPF Record Explained - Quick Overview by Mailtrap

In this video, Mailtrap explains what SPF record is, how email SPF record works, and how you can use it to prevent email spoofing. We also discuss email authentication and how to set up multiple SPF records to improve email deliverability.
Mailtrap explains SPF DNS record in detail, so after watching this video, you'll be able to set up your own SPF record, enhance your email security, and improve your email deliverability!
These are the topics we address:
✅ How SPF record works
✅ Common SPF record myths
✅ How to create an SPF record
✅ How to troubleshoot technical issues
Read more about SPF, DKIM, and DMARC on Mailtrap's Blog:
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⭐️ Contents ⭐️
00:00 Intro
00:27 - What is SPF?
00:59 - Email authentication standards you need to know
01:10 - How DKIM works
01:26 - How DMARC is different from SPF and DKIM
01:33 - Why use email authentication standards
02:03 - SPF record myths
02:43 - How to prevent your emails from getting into a spam folder
03:16 - How SPF works
03:56 - SPF mechanism visualized
04:16 - Why SPF authentication fails and how to fix that
04:24 - Why email authentication fails
05:19 - How to automate your SPF record updates
05:40 - SPF record tags explained
06:32 - How to use SPF qualifiers
07:08 - How to avoid anauthorized senders for better deliverability of your emails
07:46 - How to create an SPF record for your domain in 3 easy steps
10:09 - How to validate your SPF record
10:46 - The 3 ways to troubleshoot SPF not working
11:00 - How to fix DNS lookup limit error
11:30 - How to fix SPF PemError
11:43 - How to fix Multiple SPF records error
12:15 - Summary
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We, at Mailtrap to deliver high quality content about email security. This tutorial explains SPF records, how they work, and how to set them up for improved email deliverability. Are there any other topics related to SPF records you'd like to know more about? Let us know in the comments!

[@mariiaglmln1925]

Thanks for the useful guide👌

[@mailtrap.]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jony83]

Amazing video 😄

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Thank you! Join our channel for more info and tutorials on email deliverability , security, and infrastructure!

[@paco7111]

So ~all can you please tell what you mean by "mark". Will receiving email servers accept or does it consider them as spam?

[@mailtrap.]

Hey @Paco, thanks for asking. By “mark” we mean that the ~ tilda qualifier in front of the ‘all’ tag authorizes sending from a particular server - it accepts and tags the message, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that the message would be labeled as spam.
Take this SPF for example [v=spf1 include:_spf.smtp.mailtrap.live ~all].
A SoftFail (~all) result suggests that the sender’s IP is not explicitly authorized to send email for the domain but does not strictly enforce a failure. It allows the receiving mail server to accept the message but also mark it as potentially suspicious. It’s often used as a transitional mechanism when implementing SPF, as it allows domain administrators to monitor the effects of their SPF policy without the risk of legitimate emails being rejected outright.
To stress, using ~all in your SPF record does not guarantee that emails will land in the spam folder. However, it does signal to the receiving mail server that the message may be suspicious, so it might undergo additional scrutiny, such as spam filtering, before being delivered to the recipient’s inbox.
And if you’re afraid your emails might land in spam, we have a detailed guide on how to avoid it. Also note that, albeit critical, SPF is one of the three suggested mechanisms. So, if you have DKIM, SPF, and DMARC, there’s little to worry about assuming your content isn’t spammy and you are using uncompromized IPs. Plus, you can test emails’ spam score with Mailtrap Testing. ”
Here is our guide how to avoid getting to spam: bit.ly/455gLPX

[@paco7111]

@@mailtrap. thanks for taking your time to provide detailed explanation. Appreciate your help

[@mailtrap.]

you are always welcome!

[@ybicoaugustorojasjimenez8991]

I did all the setting correctly but it doesn't work when sending email from a contact form. My website is hosted by Godaddy.
What do I need to do ?

[@mailtrap.]

Please, check out our channel for Contact Forms (there are a few videos that may help you!)
Thank you for being with us!

[@johnharmon5455]

😈 *promosm*

[@melodyqueen8440]

@abbreviations @mailtrapping @authentication @authentically @emailspoofing @spfing @deliverability @recordsworking @preventability @explainationab @quickoverviewing @dkiming

[@mailtrap.]

We really appreciate your dedication! Thank you! Stay tuned.