DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance) is an email authentication protocol designed to detect and prevent the spoofing of your domain for sending emails. An email compliant with DMARC is less likely to be marked as spam, which positively impacts the deliverability of your emails.
In this article, we will show you how to configure a DMARC record in cPanel. Since the DMARC protocol is used by many email providers (such as Gmail, Yahoo!, AOL, Hotmail, Outlook), it increases the chances of successful email delivery.
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Configure a DMARC Record
To implement the DMARC protocol for your domain, you will need to add a new TXT entry in the DNS zone.
In the Domains section, click on Zone Editor
On the line corresponding to the domain name you want to configure, click Manage
On the next page, click the Add Record button
Enter the name, TTL, type, and record as described below. Remember to select one of the following options for the Record field: None, Reject, or Quarantine.
Name: _dmarc
TTL: 14400
Type: TXT
Record: (In this field, choose how you want recipient servers to handle emails from your domain that fail SPF/DKIM validation)
- None: v=DMARC1; p=none; sp=none; rf=afrf; pct=100; ri=86400
- Reject: v=DMARC1; p=reject; sp=none; rf=afrf; pct=100; ri=86400
- Quarantine: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; sp=none; rf=afrf; pct=100; ri=86400
Once you enter the record, click Save Record to save.
Edit a DMARC Record
If you already have a DMARC record and want to edit it, please follow these steps:
On the line of the DMARC record, click Edit
Update the settings and click Save Record
If you want to adjust additional settings, please consult this link: https://dmarc.org/overview/
Congratulations! You now know how to configure a DMARC record in your cPanel for email validation.