Hello there, Saleshandy users! 👋

Firstly, the DMARC record is part of your domain's DNS settings. You can find it in your domain provider's dashboard, whether you're using Google Domains, GoDaddy, Namecheap, or any other provider.

So, let's dive in and discover how setting up DMARC records can get the best results for your campaigns, increasing the chances of your email reaching the inbox! 📧And don't fret; we're here to guide you through the process.

In this article, you'll find What DMARC is, Why it is required, plus How-to-tutorials to set up DMARC and verify DMARC records.

Let's get started! 🚀

🚀 DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance)

What is DMARC?

DMARC is a powerful email authentication protocol that takes email security to the next level. It allows domain owners to set policies for email receivers on how to handle emails that fail authentication checks.

Why DMARC?

Hey, ready for email security superpowers? 🦸‍♀️ That's where DMARC comes in!

DMARC 🚦 serves as a traffic signal for mail servers. When DKIM or SPF checks fail, DMARC guides the servers' actions. Like a traffic signal controlling vehicles, DMARC tells servers whether to mark failing emails as spam, deliver them anyway, or drop them altogether. This ensures appropriate handling of emails based on their authentication status. 🛑

It also provides you with valuable reports on email authentication and delivery, giving you insights into your email landscape.

So, get ready to be the email superhero with DMARC by your side! Protect your domain, boost your reputation, and keep those spammy imposters at bay. You're in charge of your email kingdom! 👑

How to Set up DMARC Records?

⚠️ Important: Setting the DMARC record is not applicable if you use a free email account like gmail.com, outlook.com, or yahoo.com. You can set it up only using a business email with your domain attached (i.e., [email protected]).

Before implementing any changes, verifying your service provider's specific instructions and guidelines is crucial. It is recommended to consult their FAQ or support documentation for accurate and up-to-date information. ⚠️

💡Remember: You need to click on the refresh button in Saleshandy once you have updated the settings in your DNS Provider.

Note: Please note that the examples below assume that Google is your domain and mail provider.

If DMARC records are missing, you will need to create a new TXT record. TXT records are a type of DNS record used to store text information for external sources unrelated to your domain. Hence, you will need access to your domain's DNS manager.

📺 Video Guide

🪜Steps to Follow

To generate a DMARC record value for your domain, open this website & enter your domain & click Submit button.
If your domain doesn't have a valid DMARC, it will display an X next to DMARC. In that case, you can click the NEXT button to generate a DMARC record as per your preference.
In the end, you will see a text value generated. You can copy the value displayed.
Log in to your DNS provider and locate the area where you can manage your DNS records.
Add a new TXT record to your DNS records. The name of the record should be "_dmarc" and the value should be the text file containing the DMARC record.
Name: _dmarc
Save the changes and wait for the DNS changes to propagate.

Note: The maximum wait time to let the DMARC reflect is 1 hour. Hence, if it does not reflect, please wait for 1 hour, and you will see it verified. :)

Google tutorial: https://support.google.com/a/answer/2466563