How to add an SPF record on your domain/DNS?

To do this, you need to log in to the provider that handles your hosting or DNS.

The following screenshots are taken from Go Daddy (which is where Shocklogic hosts it’s domain/DNS)  and the steps would reflect this however, the steps may be slightly different for your own DNS provider. If you do have a different DNS provider, there should be a guide to assist you in making the necessary changes.

1. Log in to your DNS provider
2. Click on your account / account details. This can typically be found in the top right and may look like this:
   
   
   
   
3. Click on My Products:
   
   
   
   
4. Find the web address you will be sending emails from
5. Locate your domain (e.g. shocklogic.com) and select DNS
   
   
   
   
   

   Adding a new SPF record:

   If you cannot find an spf1 record as detailed above, please do the following:

   1. Click ADD
   2. Set the record type to TXT
   3. Set the host to @
   4. Set the value to v=spf1 a:smtp.shocklogic.com a:www5.shocklogic.com  ~all
   5. Click SAVE
   
   
   

   Modifying an existing SPF record:

   On the next page locate a record that has the following:
   Record type = TXT
   Name = @
   
   One of these records will have an spf1 value:
   
   
   
   
6. When you locate a record as shown above, you can edit the value by clicking on the pencil icon
7. Once you click on this the value can be added. The value of the spf1 record begins with:
   "v=spf1" and ends with:
   "~all"
   In the value box, in between v=spf1 and ~all enter the following details:
   a:smtp.shocklogic.com a:www5.shocklogic.com  
8. Click SAVE

Please note you are only allowed to save / store ONE spf1 record per website and you should not have more than 10 entries in this record. Most companies will have (on average) between 2-5

Useful links:

The following are useful links from popular / known domain providers which should assist in setting up spf records:

• https://www.ionos.co.uk/help/domains/configuring-mail-servers-and-other-related-records/using-an-spf-record-to-prevent-spam/
• https://www.123-reg.co.uk/support/domains/how-do-i-add-an-spf-record-to-my-domain-name/
• https://www.domain.com/help/article/dns-management-how-to-update-txt-spf-records

Please note you can also Google to search for information on how to setup the spf record  “YOUR DNS service provider + setup spf record”

For example:
GoDaddy setup spf record