Email Authentication

SPF alongside DKIM, DMARC, and related standards.

Email Authentication

What is SPF Email Authentication?

SPF email authentication lets domain owners publish which servers may send mail using their domain, helping receivers detect spoofing.

Beginner 6 min read

Email Authentication

DMARC and SPF

DMARC builds on SPF and DKIM by defining alignment rules and reporting what receivers see when mail claims your domain.

Intermediate 8 min read

Email Authentication

DKIM and SPF

DKIM cryptographically signs messages while SPF authorizes sending IPs; together they strengthen authentication under DMARC.

Intermediate 7 min read