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DMARC, SPF, and DKIM Basics

Secure email sending

Email auth uses SPF to list sending IPs, DKIM to sign messages, and DMARC to set alignment policy and reports; implement gradually, monitor reports, then enforce to block spoofing.

Set SPF/DKIM

Publish SPF records; enable DKIM signing for domains.

Configure DMARC

Start with p=none for reports; move to quarantine/reject as aligned.

Monitor

Review DMARC reports; fix misaligned senders before enforcing.

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