SPF Setup Instructions

Adding the Netset mail server to your Sender Policy Framework (SPF) record is important to ensure that legitimate email messages sent from Netset on your behalf are properly authenticated and not marked as spam by email receivers.

SPF is a DNS record that specifies which email servers are authorised to send email on behalf of your domain. By including Netset’s mail server in your SPF record, you enhance your email deliverability and reduce the chances of your emails being marked as suspicious or rejected by recipient mail servers.

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to add `mxout01spf.cygrids.net` to your SPF record:

Before you begin:

Make sure you have access to your domain's DNS settings, which are typically managed through your domain registrar or hosting provider.

Step 1: Identify Your Current SPF Record

1. Log in to your domain registrar or hosting provider's control

2. Access the DNS management

Step 2: Update Your SPF Record

1. Locate your current SPF record, which might resemble the following:

v=spf1 include:_spf.example.com ~all

2. To add the Netset mail server modify your SPF record by including the SPF information provided by Netset: mxout01spf.cygrids.net

3. Update your SPF record to incorporate `mxout01spf.cygrids.net`. Your updated SPF record may look like this:

v=spf1 include:_spf.example.com include:mxout01spf.cygrids.net ~all

In this example, we added `include:mxout01spf.cygrids.net` to authorise Netset’s`mxout01spf.cygrids.net` server for sending emails on your behalf.

4. Save your changes. The process for saving changes can vary based on your DNS management interface. It might involve clicking "Save" or "Update."

Step 3: Verify Your SPF Record

1. SPF changes may take some time to propagate across the DNS system, with a potential propagation period of up to 48 hours for the updated SPF record to fully take

2. You can use SPF record checker tools to confirm that your SPF record now includes

`mxout01spf.cygrids.net`. Tools like "MXToolbox" or "Kitterman SPF Record Testing" can help you verify the changes.

Step 4: Monitor and Troubleshoot

1. Keep an eye on your email deliverability and check for any issues. Test sending emails to different email providers to ensure your emails are correctly

2. In case you encounter problems, review your SPF record for any errors and make adjustments as needed.

Remember that maintaining an accurate SPF record is vital for email security and deliverability. Additionally, consider implementing DKIM and DMARC records for enhanced email authentication and security.