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What is an SPF record and how to set it up

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Written by Eduardo Stewart
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SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is an email authentication method that uses DNS records to specify which servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain. Its main purpose is to detect email spoofing and prevent unauthorized senders from impersonating your domain.

Without SPF, your emails are more likely to be marked as spam, rejected, or not delivered at all—directly impacting your email deliverability and communication reliability.

Why Is SPF Important?

Implementing SPF is critical to:

  • Ensure the authenticity of your emails.

  • Protect your domain from spoofing and phishing attacks.

  • Improve overall email deliverability.

  • Align with industry standards for email security, required by providers like Gmail and Yahoo.

We highly recommend adding an SPF record to your domain (e.g., mydomain.com) if you send emails through Learnybox.

How to Set It Up in Learnybox

Configure your sender email address

  1. Navigate to SettingsEmails

  2. Set your sender email address

  3. Follow the instructions for SPF configuration in your domain’s DNS settings

What Should be Included in Your SPF Record?

To authorize Learnybox to send emails on your behalf, you must include the following include mechanism in your domain’s SPF record:

include:learnybox.com

Hosting Provider Tutorials

Most providers (e.g., OVH, GoDaddy, Gandi.net, IONOS) include SPF records by default. You’ll usually need to edit your existing SPF record rather than create a new one.

Here is a list of help guides from some of the most common hosting providers:

Need Additional Help?

If your provider is not listed above, contact their support directly to request guidance on how to create or edit your SPF record. You can also refer to Learnybox's help articles or reach out to our support team for further assistance.

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