@gmail.com and SPF records
Why a valid SPF record is important for email domains
Recently, Google has started randomly rejecting emails from domains without a valid SPF record. This means that emails sent from such domains will not be delivered to Google and will be returned to the sender with an error message.
Therefore, in response to numerous customer inquiries, EDIS has decided to configure a neutral standard SPF record for domain legacy without a valid SPF record.
Why a valid SPF record is essential for your email domain
It is important to understand why a valid SPF record is crucial for an email domain. The SPF record is a DNS entry that determines which IP addresses are authorized to send emails on behalf of a domain. Without this entry, there may be spamming attacks where cybercriminals send emails in the name of the domain to deceive users or spread malware. By using a valid SPF record, the identity of the email sender can be verified, enhancing the security and reliability of email delivery.
In TXT, the following SPF record is configured by EDIS for domain legacy (domains without an SPF record):
"v=spf1 a:spf.edis.at ~all"
EDIS has configured this SPF record for legacy domains in such a way that there will be no negative impacts, even with divergent technical configurations. Google now requires at least a neutral SPF record (denoted by "~all" at the end of the entry, as opposed to "-all" which describes a strict SPF record). With this step, Google will no longer reject emails addressed to @gmail.com.
In TXT, the following SPF record is configured by EDIS for domain legacy (domains without an SPF record):
"v=spf1 a:spf.edis.at ~all"
EDIS has configured this SPF record for legacy domains in such a way that there will be no negative impacts, even with divergent technical configurations. Google now requires at least a neutral SPF record (denoted by "~all" at the end of the entry, as opposed to "-all" which describes a strict SPF record). With this step, Google will no longer reject emails addressed to @gmail.com.
It is important to emphasize that EDIS has configured this SPF record exclusively for domains that had absolutely no SPF record configured and whose email responsibility lies with EDIS. Customers can adjust the SPF record themselves in the DNS panel at any time. Instructions for the EDIS PDNS panel can be found below:
Login to DNS Panel (Username and Password)
EDIS DNS Administration (PDNS-Admin)
It is important to have a valid SPF record for email domains in order to ensure the security and reliability of email delivery overall.
By configuring a neutral standard SPF record for domain legacies that did not have an SPF record, EDIS has helped its customers ensure that their emails can be delivered to @gmail.com addresses by Google.
Login to DNS Panel (Username and Password)
EDIS DNS Administration (PDNS-Admin)
It is important to have a valid SPF record for email domains in order to ensure the security and reliability of email delivery overall.
By configuring a neutral standard SPF record for domain legacies that did not have an SPF record, EDIS has helped its customers ensure that their emails can be delivered to @gmail.com addresses by Google.