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spf PROTOCOLHost: GoDaddy DNSStandard: RFC 7208

How to Configure Sender Policy Framework (SPF) on GoDaddy DNS

Specifies which IP addresses and email service providers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain. Follow this verified implementation guide to deploy standard compliant SPF DNS records in GoDaddy DNS.

Default SPF Record Syntax

// Authoritative RFC Example
v=spf1 include:_spf.example.com ~all

Configuration Steps in GoDaddy DNS

  1. 1Log in to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio.
  2. 2Select your domain to access the Domain Settings page.
  3. 3Scroll to "Additional Settings" and select "Manage DNS".
  4. 4Find the CNAME record for your subdomain.
  5. 5Click the pencil icon, then the trash can icon to delete.

Verification Checklist (RFC 7208)

Extract TXT records on the root domain looking for "v=spf1".
Verify that there is strictly ONE SPF record (multiple records cause PermError).
Count total DNS lookups (RFC 7208 strictly limits recursive DNS evaluations to 10).
Ensure the record ends with "~all" (SoftFail) or "-all" (HardFail).
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