How to Add SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Records in Zibster
If your domain’s DNS is managed through Zibster using AWS Route 53 name servers, you can add SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records directly from your account. These DNS records help authenticate your email and improve deliverability, protecting your domain from spoofing and phishing.
What Are SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Records?
These are special types of TXT records that help email servers verify messages sent from your domain:
- SPF (Sender Policy Framework): Identifies which mail servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain.
- DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail): Verifies that your emails weren’t altered in transit using an encrypted signature.
- DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance): Works alongside SPF and DKIM to tell receiving servers what to do if messages fail authentication.
These records are typically provided by your email service provider (like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho, etc.).
Important Notes:
- This feature is only available if your name servers are pointed to Zibster’s Route 53 (AWS) system.
- If your domain is using legacy name servers at Rackspace, DNS editing will not be available in your account.
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DNS Changes May Take Time
While most DNS updates take effect within a few minutes, it can take up to 48 hours for changes to fully propagate across the internet.
STEP ONE
Access Your DNS Records
- Log into your Zibster account.
- Click DOMAINS in the left-hand menu.
STEP TWO
Open the DNS Zone Editor
- Click the MANAGE DNS button next to your connected domain.
STEP THREE
Add a New TXT Record
- Click the NEW DNS RECORD button.
STEP FOUR
Enter Each Record Separately
You will need to add one TXT record at a time for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
For SPF:
- Host: Leave blank
-
Value: Paste the SPF string from your email provider
Example:v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
For DKIM:
- Host: Provided by your email platform (e.g.,
google._domainkey) - Value: The long encrypted DKIM key
For DMARC:
- Host:
_dmarc - Value: Provided by your provider or use a basic policy like:
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:youremail@yourdomain.com
⚠️ These values must be entered exactly as given by your provider. Even small errors can cause email authentication to fail.
THAT’S IT
DNS Changes May Take Time
Most DNS updates take effect within a few minutes, but it may take up to 48 hours for changes to fully propagate.
Need Help?
If you’re unsure about what changes to make—or if you'd prefer we handle it for you—our Passionate Support Team is happy to assist!
You can reach us via:
- Phone: 844-353-3412
- Live Chat (from inside your account)
- Support Ticket
Live Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
