SPF Record
Checker

Validate your SPF records and check email authenticationEnsure authorized servers can send on your behalf

SPF Validation
DNS Lookup Analysis
Include Chain Check

Check SPF Record

Enter your domain to validate SPF configuration

Record Validation

Validate SPF syntax and mechanisms

DNS Lookup Count

Check against 10 lookup limit

Include Analysis

Trace include mechanisms chain

Understanding SPF Records

Sender Policy Framework (SPF) prevents email spoofing by authorizing mail servers

SPF Components

v=spf1 - Version declaration (always spf1)
include: - Authorize another domain's SPF
ip4:/ip6: - Authorize specific IP addresses
a/mx - Authorize A or MX records
all - Policy for non-matching senders

Best Practices

  • Keep DNS lookups under 10
  • Use ~all for soft fail initially
  • Only one SPF record per domain
  • Avoid multiple include chains
  • Monitor and update regularly