Understanding Email Authentication

What is SPF?

SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is a DNS record that lists which mail servers are allowed to send email for a domain. It helps prevent spammers from sending emails with forged sender addresses.

What is DKIM?

DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) adds a digital signature to emails. Receiving servers can verify that the email wasn't modified in transit and truly comes from the claimed domain.

What is DMARC?

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication) tells receiving servers what to do with emails that fail SPF or DKIM checks. It can instruct servers to reject, quarantine, or monitor suspicious emails.