SPF Records for MXroute

SPF (Sender Policy Framework) records are crucial for email deliverability, helping receiving mail servers verify that messages are sent from authorized hosts.

MXroute SPF Options

MXroute offers two equivalent SPF include options that you can use in your DNS configuration:

include:mxroute.com

OR

include:mxlogin.com

Both options are identical in functionality, and you can use whichever you prefer. They point to the same underlying infrastructure and provide the same authorization for MXroute's mail servers to send email on behalf of your domain.

Recommended SPF Record

Add this TXT record at your domain's DNS provider:

Type    Name    Value
TXT     @       v=spf1 include:mxroute.com -all

Or alternatively:

Type    Name    Value
TXT     @       v=spf1 include:mxlogin.com -all

TIP

The -all qualifier is recommended as it explicitly fails authentication for any servers not specified in the SPF record. This provides the strongest protection against email spoofing.

Combining With Other Email Services

If you use additional email services alongside MXroute (such as an email marketing service), you'll need to include them in your SPF record:

v=spf1 include:mxroute.com include:other-service.com -all

Testing Your SPF Record

After setting up your SPF record, you can verify it using online SPF validation tools or by sending a test email to a service that checks SPF records, such as mail-tester.com.

Troubleshooting

If you're experiencing deliverability issues related to SPF:

1. Verify your DNS has propagated correctly
2. Ensure you don't have multiple SPF records (a domain should only have one)
3. Check that your SPF record isn't exceeding the 10 DNS lookup limit
4. Confirm the syntax of your SPF record is correct