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SPF Records Explained: Syntax, Examples and Common Mistakes (2026)

Alaa 27 August 2026

SPF is the TXT record that tells receiving mail servers which IPs are authorized to send email for your domain. This guide covers syntax, real-world examples by provider (Google, Microsoft, SendGrid, ...