SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is an email authentication protocol that helps prevent unauthorized users from sending emails on behalf of your domain. It works by specifying the mail servers permitted to send email for your domain.
This guide walks you through how to configure SPF for your domain using Benchmark Email’s domain authentication settings.
Note: If you’re already using Sendmarc for SPF management, simply copy ‘include:bmsend.com ~all’ and follow the steps here.
To authorize Benchmark Email to send emails on your domain’s behalf:
Example of an updated SPF record:
Host | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
@ or blank | TXT | v=spf1 include:another.net include:include:bmsend.com ~all |
Example of a new SPF record:
Host | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
@ or blank | TXT | v=spf1 include:bmsend.com ~all |
Allow up to 48 hours for DNS propagation, depending on your DNS host.
For detailed instructions on how to update your SPF record through Sendmarc, refer to the Sendmarc SPF Setup Documentation.
Refer to Benchmark’s official documentation for SPF setup here.
Find out how to configure your Benchmark Email DKIM settings here.