How to Update TXT and SPF Records - DNS Management
Sender Policy Framework and the related TXT files are used to verify domain ownership and implement email security measures to reduce spam and domain spoofing. It is a DNS record that provides text information to sources outside the domain that can be used for several purposes. The record's value can be either human- or machine-readable text.Sample SPF record: v=spf1 mx include:_spf.google.com ip4:65.254.224.19 -all
| v=spf1 | mx | include | ip4:66.96.128.0 | -all |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sets the SPF version being used. | Allows the domain’s MX details to send an email. | Includes Google mail servers as authorized servers. | This IP address will pass. | Any other IP address will fail. |
Update TXT/SPF Records
- Log in to your Domains Dashboard.
- In Card View, click Manage on the domain where you're updating the SPF record.
- In List View, click the cog icon.
- Click on DNS & Nameservers in the left-hand menu.
- On the DNS & Nameservers page, select the DNS Records tab.
- Add a new TXT Record by clicking the blue + button.
- Or, scroll to the bottom for TXT records and click on the 3 dots.
- Make your revisions and Click on Update DNS.
Note that DNS record changes may take 24-48 hours to take effect.
