Free SPF Record Generator Tool

Why SPF Records Matter for Email Authentication

SPF records are a fundamental part of email authentication. They tell receiving mail servers which servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain, preventing spoofing and improving deliverability. Without proper SPF records, your emails are more likely to be rejected or marked as spam.

• Prevent email spoofing by authorizing only legitimate mail servers
• Improve authentication and pass SPF checks at receiving servers
• Enhance deliverability by building trust with email providers
• Enable DMARC policies which require SPF (and DKIM) to function properly
• Protect domain reputation by preventing unauthorized use of your domain

How SPF Record Generation Works

Our SPF record generator simplifies the process of creating correct SPF records:

1. Select your mail services: Choose which email services you use (Google Workspace, Outlook, custom SMTP, etc.)
2. Specify IP addresses: Add any custom IP addresses or ranges that send emails for your domain
3. Set policy: Choose how receiving servers should handle emails that fail SPF (softfail, hardfail, or neutral)
4. Generate record: The tool creates the properly formatted SPF record string
5. Add to DNS: Copy the generated record and add it as a TXT record in your domain's DNS settings

The generated SPF record follows RFC 7208 standards and includes all necessary mechanisms to properly authenticate your emails.