Email MX Records
An email MX record, or mail exchange record, is a Domain Name System (DNS) record that directs email to a specific mail server for a domain. MX records are a key part of email delivery.
- (Type) (Name) (Value) (Priority)
- MX @ aspmx.l.google.com 1
- MX @ alt1.aspmx.l.google.com 5
- MX @ alt2.aspmx.l.google.com 5
- MX @ alt3.aspmx.l.google.com 10
- MX @ alt4.aspmx.l.google.com 10
DKIM record - DomainKeys Identified Mail
DKIM is an email authentication method that uses cryptography to prevent spoofing and increase the trustworthiness of email communications. DKIM can help prevent spoofed senders that are used in phishing attacks, ransomware, and business email compromise. When combined with DMARC, DKIM can also help verify sender addresses.
- (Type) (Name) (Value)
- TXT google._domainkey _dkim value from Email Hosting Admin Portal_
SPF record - Email Sender Policy Framework
SPF records help email servers confirm that incoming messages are from authorized servers and not spam, spoofing, or phishing attempts. An SPF record can help improve email deliverability and ensure DMARC compliance.
- (Type) (Name) (Value)
- TXT @ v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
DMARC record - Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance
The record tells receiving mail servers how to handle messages that don't match SPF and DKIM, and also allows the domain owner to receive reports on which messages are authentic and why. DMARC can help prevent email spoofing, which is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to send phishing emails. It can also protect brands from impersonations and users from scam emails.
- (Type) (Name) (Value)
- TXT _dmarc. v=DMARC1; p=reject; pct=100; adkim=s; aspf=s
