Configuring Your DMARC DNS Record
DMARC Record Basics
A DMARC record is a DNS TXT record published at _dmarc.yourdomain.com.
Minimum Required Record
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:your-id@reports.dmarc.ws
Recommended Production Record
v=DMARC1; p=reject; sp=reject; adkim=r; aspf=r; rua=mailto:your-id@reports.dmarc.ws; pct=100
Tag Reference
| Tag | Required | Values | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
v |
Yes | DMARC1 |
— |
p |
Yes | none, quarantine, reject |
— |
sp |
No | none, quarantine, reject |
Same as p |
rua |
No | mailto: URI |
— |
ruf |
No | mailto: URI |
— |
adkim |
No | r (relaxed), s (strict) |
r |
aspf |
No | r (relaxed), s (strict) |
r |
pct |
No | 0–100 | 100 |
fo |
No | 0, 1, d, s |
0 |
DNS Provider Guides
Most DNS providers have a similar workflow:
- Go to your domain's DNS management page
- Add a new TXT record
- Set the Name/Host to
_dmarc - Paste your DMARC value
- Save and wait for propagation
Use our DMARC Checker to verify your record is published correctly.