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Email Deliverability · Glossary

What is SPF?

SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is a DNS record that specifies which mail servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain. When a receiving server gets your message, it checks the sending server against your SPF record to help verify the mail is legitimate — a core defense against spoofing and a key factor in deliverability.

How SPF works

You publish a TXT record in DNS listing approved senders. Receiving servers compare the message’s sending IP against that list and pass or fail SPF accordingly. SPF works best alongside DKIM and DMARC.

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SPF — FAQ

Is SPF enough on its own?

No. SPF is necessary but not sufficient — you also need DKIM and DMARC for full authentication and the best deliverability.

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