Note: The following steps are specifically for those using Google as their domain and mail provider. Before applying these values, verify with your provider, as they typically have their own guides.
How To Set Up DKIM
Log in at admin.google.com.
Navigate to Menu > Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > Authenticate Email.
Generate a DKIM Key.
Create a DNS TXT record with this key at your domain provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Squarespace).
Google guide: here
Office 365 guide: here
How To Set Up SPF
Go to your domain admin site and find DNS Management or Settings.
Locate any existing SPF records (they start with "v=spf1…").
If there's an existing SPF record, you should be good to go!
If there isn't, add a TXT record with the name "@" and the value:
For a standard Google Workspace (Google for Business) account:
v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
For a standard Office 365 (Outlook for Business) account:
v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com -all
If you need to add a hostname, make it: @
Google guide: here
Office 365 guide: here
How To Set Up DMARC
Go to your domain admin site and find DNS Management or Settings.
Add a new TXT record with one of the following values:
Host Name:
_dmarc
Value:
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:[email protected];
Replace the placeholder email with your own - it can be any of your company emails.
Google guide: here
Office 365 guide: here
Always confirm the specific requirements and values with your domain and email provider before making changes.