How DMARC works

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) matches the "header from" domain against the "envelope from" domain using an SPF check, and against the "d=" domain inside the DKIM signature. You publish a DMARC record in your DNS; when a receiver gets a message from your domain, it looks up that record to verify the mail really came from you.

When impostors use your domain to send email, it hurts the reputation of your domain and the delivery of your legitimate mail. A DMARC record shuts that down — and lets you choose exactly what happens to messages that fail a check.

WHY IT MATTERS

What DMARC gives you with Mailpro

Stops impostors using your domain
Blocks phishing that forges your name in the "from" address.
Protects your sender reputation
Fraudulent use of your domain hurts deliverability; DMARC prevents it.
You set the policy
Choose what inbox providers do with failing mail: monitor, quarantine, or reject.
Completes your authentication
DMARC is the layer that ties SPF and DKIM together.
QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What is DMARC?
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) is a DNS policy that tells inbox providers how to handle mail that fails SPF or DKIM checks, and reports back on who is sending from your domain.
How do I configure DMARC with Mailpro?
Publish a DMARC TXT record in your domain's DNS with your chosen policy. Follow the step-by-step guide in our FAQ on configuring DMARC with Mailpro.
Does DMARC need SPF and DKIM?
Yes — DMARC builds on both. Set up SPF and DKIM first, then DMARC decides what happens when a message fails those checks. Read more in our deliverability guide.

Protect your domain with DMARC

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