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Is SPF same as TXT record?
An SPF record is a TXT record that is part of a domain’s DNS zone file. The TXT record specifies a list of authorized host names/IP addresses that mail can originate from for a given domain name. This SPF record is added the same way as a regular A, MX, or CNAME record.
Can you have two SPF TXT records?
Don’t use multiple SPF records! A domain name MUST NOT have multiple records that would cause an authorization check to select more than one record. The rule of thumb: multiple SPF records will fail the SPF authentication.
Can you have a CNAME and TXT record?
A CNAME record cannot co-exist with another record for the same name. It’s not possible to have both a CNAME and TXT record for www.example.com . A CNAME can point to another CNAME, although this configuration is generally not recommended for performance reasons.
How to create a SPF record for Your Domain with Google?
Before creating the SPF record for your domain, it is important to find out which server your domain is going to send emails. Perhaps you are planning to send email using Google Apps or from your own VPS. Consider all the mail server options available. We will implement this with Google Apps for this tutorial.
Can a domain have more than one SPF TXT record?
An SPF TXT record lists the mail servers that can send email from your domain. If a message is sent from a server that’s not in the record, the recipient’s server might consider it spam. Note: A domain can only have one SPF record, but your record can list multiple servers.
What kind of record is a SPF record?
An SPF record is a type of Domain Name Service (DNS) record that identifies which mail servers are permitted to send email on behalf of your domain.
How to add multiple servers to a SPF record?
For details, see Add multiple servers to an SPF record. Sign in to your domain account at your domain host (not your Google Admin console). Go to the page for updating your domain’s DNS records. Find your TXT records and check if your domain has an existing SPF record. If your domain already has an SPF record, remove it.