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SPF Record Checker

Check which servers are authorized to send email for your domain.

Paste a domain or website URL — we use only the hostname.

What this test checks

One record, syntax, DNS lookup budget, includes, redirects and recursion errors.

Why this matters

SPF limits envelope senders, but alone does not protect the visible From address. DMARC connects authentication with the visible sender domain.

How to fix common problems

Publish exactly one SPF record and keep DNS-triggering mechanisms within ten lookups.

FAQ

Why does the lookup limit matter?

RFC 7208 limits an SPF evaluation to ten DNS-triggering terms.

Is ~all always wrong?

No. It can be a transitional policy; choose it after understanding every legitimate sender.