SPF Record Merger Tool

What is an SPF Record?

A Sender Policy Framework (SPF) record is a crucial DNS record that helps prevent email spoofing and improves email deliverability. It specifies which mail servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain.

Having a properly configured SPF record is essential for:

• Preventing your domain from being used for email spoofing
• Improving email deliverability rates
• Reducing the chances of your emails being marked as spam
• Maintaining a good sender reputation

How to Merge SPF Records: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Gather all existing SPF records for your domain
2. Use our SPF Record Merger tool above to combine the records
3. Review the merged SPF record for any conflicts or issues
4. Copy the new, optimized SPF record
5. Update your DNS settings with the merged SPF record
6. Verify your DNS settings to ensure the record is properly set
7. Monitor your email deliverability to confirm improvements

Common SPF Record Issues and How to Fix Them

• Too many DNS lookups: Use our merger tool to consolidate includes
• Syntax errors: Double-check your record format and use our tool for validation
• Missing authorized senders: Ensure all legitimate email sources are included
• Overly permissive records: Use stricter qualifiers like ~all instead of +all
• Conflicting records: Remove duplicate SPF records and use a single, merged record

SPF Record Best Practices

• Keep your SPF record under 10 DNS lookups to avoid performance issues
• Use the shortest possible SPF record to improve processing time
• Regularly audit and update your SPF record as your email infrastructure changes
• Use SPF in conjunction with DKIM and DMARC for comprehensive email authentication
• Test your SPF record thoroughly after making changes