Configuring DMARC

This is a walkthrough for configuring your DNS settings with "DMARC" in your domain provider. The steps below for configuration should apply to whatever sending service you use.

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance)

First, login to your domain provider. Select "Domain List" and choose the domain you're configuring. Then click "Advanced DNS Settings" and you will see your records.
Next, you will create a new "TXT" record
In the "Host" field, input "_dmarc"
Navigate to "https://dmarc.postmarkapp.com/" to generate your DMARC
Input an email address into the "Your Email Address" field (for monitoring DMARC reports)
Input your domain name into the "Send Reports about this Domain" field
Copy and paste the DMARC provided by postmarkapp into the "Value" field of the "TXT" record
Change the "p=none" to "p=reject" to instruct receiving servers to reject mail not passing SPF and DKIM checks
Save your changes

Having DMARC in place used to be a recommendation, but in today's email infrastructure, it's imperative to have it configured correctly. Modern spam filters often don't let emails through at all if DMARC is not set-up. (Be aware that you may need to wait up to 72 hours for your DNS settings to update.)

If you're unsure about the set-up and would like a walkthrough, don't hesitate to reach out. You can book a meeting HERE.