SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is an email authentication standard that allows a domain owner to specify which mail servers are authorized to send email from that domain by publishing a special record in the DNS.
This protocol helps protect your brand from email spoofing by ensuring unauthorized senders cannot misuse your domain, thereby boosting your sender reputation. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure SPF in GetResponse to maximize your inbox placement and trust.
Steps to Set Up GetResponse SPF Record
Step 1. Verify your email address
Before you can start sending campaigns from your GetResponse account, the verification of your email address is mandatory. This critical action serves to authenticate your ownership and grant you the necessary permission to send messages under that domain.
1) Log in to the GetResponse account.
2) Under the profile icon in the top right corner, click Emails and domains.
3) Click “Add email” and enter your email address.
5) Check your inbox for the email that was sent from GetResponse. To complete the verification, simply click the included link within that message.
Step 2. Authenticate your domain with SPF
To authorize GetResponse to send email on behalf of your domain using SPF, you must add the required SPF record to your domain's DNS settings. Follow the steps provided below to implement this protocol.
Important note: If you already have your own SPF record and would like to maintain it, copy and paste the value from the SPF record field into your record, before the ~all/-all value.
1) Once your email address has been verified, select the specific domain you intend to authenticate, and then click the ‘Authenticate’ button to proceed.
2) GetResponse gives both Automatic and Manual options for authentication.
Manual Authentication
To authenticate manually, select “I’ll do it myself.”
2) Copy the value displayed in the SPF record field (you’ll need to paste it into the Value (or TXT Value) field of your domain’s DNS records).
3) Log in to your DNS management console.
4) Navigate to the Advanced DNS settings.
5) “Add New Record” to create a new TXT record.
6) In the designated “Name” or “Host” field, enter your domain name. Note: Your registrar might require you to use “@” instead of the full domain name. Input your full SPF record into the “Value” or “Text” field. Set the TTL (Time to Live) value. This dictates the duration for which DNS resolvers will cache the record (e.g., 3600 seconds, or 1 hour). If you are uncertain of the proper setting, use the default TTL recommended by your domain registrar. Save your SPF record.
Automatic Authentication
1) Click on “Continue.”
GetResponse will auto-connect with your DNS provider to complete the setup through integration with Entri.
Steps to Verify GetResponse SPF Record with PowerDMARC
After DNS propagation, use PowerDMARC’s SPF checker tool for instant validation.
First, sign up with PowerDMARC.
On the sidebar on the left, navigate to Dashboard > Analysis Tools > PowerToolbox > Lookup Tools.
Click on SPF Record Lookup.
Enter your domain and click on Lookup.
When you properly set up SPF for your GetResponse domain, you realize several key advantages:
Spoofing Prevention: Safeguard your domain against unauthorized use by spammers (spoofing), strictly limiting which IP addresses (like GetResponse's) are allowed to send email on your behalf.
Deliverability Boost: Boost email acceptance rates by providing recipient servers with an explicit list of approved senders, which validates your messages and improves your sender reputation.
Mandatory Authorization: Establish a clear policy in your DNS, officially defining and managing all third-party services (such as GetResponse) that are permitted to originate email from your domain.
If you experience setup challenges or require expert assistance, our team is ready to help. Contact us or book a demo with PowerDMARC to see how we can streamline your authentication, strengthen your security, and help you achieve flawless deliverability.