Authenticating my domain with SPF, DKIM and DMARC protocols

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Authenticating my domain with SPF, DKIM and DMARC protocols

Gone are the days of carefree email sending. SPAM has been a challenge for email receivers, and legitimate senders need a way to stand out from the junk. That's where Email Authentication comes in. We'll show you how to do it with MailMachine in this article.

Why this is important

Authentication with protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC helps validate your email, preventing spammers from using your domain and maximizing your delivery.

What is SPF?

Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is a standard that verifies messages sent from your domain by IP addresses. It helps protect against spoofing and ensures your messages aren't marked as spam.

What is DKIM?

Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM) is a complex method that encrypts the email with a digital signature. It verifies the email's integrity using a pair of keys: the “Private Key” and the “Public Key” stored in the DNS of the client's From domain.

What is DMARC?

Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) verifies if the sender is genuine using SPF or DKIM. It also reports who is using the domain, giving the sender control over what happens to spam sent using their domain.

Click here for overviews on how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work by DMARCIAN.

How to authenticate your domain DNS

To authenticate your domain DNS with MailMachine, follow these steps:

Visit your domain provider's site and log in. If your domain is registered with Kualo you can do this via cPanel, or ask us for help.
Click on the arrow next to your username, then select Account.
In the Account page, select the Senders tab.
Authenticate the domain and follow the steps to add the platform's records to your DNS.

Wait for verification, and check the Domain authentication status on the last step.

Authenticating with DMARC

Make sure to set up SPF/DKIM before proceeding with DMARC. You can use DMARCIAN to create your DMARC record and view reports. DMARCIAN is a trusted partner with MailMachine and provides valuable insights into your email domains.

Why DMARCIAN?

DMARCIAN helps you make sense of DMARC reports and provides visualization on how your email domains are being used. It's a powerful tool for securing your domain.