{"id":7258,"date":"2023-11-19T13:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/?p=7258"},"modified":"2024-10-14T14:00:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:00:18","slug":"secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2023\/11\/webmail_security_en.jpg\" alt=\"Securing inbox Your Webmail with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM mail\" class=\"wp-image-7275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2023\/11\/webmail_security_en.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2023\/11\/webmail_security_en-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2023\/11\/webmail_security_en-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2023\/11\/webmail_security_en-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2023\/11\/webmail_security_en-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Email is a vital communication tool, but also vulnerable to threats like phishing and spoofing. Implementing email authentication protocols can protect your webmail. This guide details how to configure SPF, DMARC, and DKIM for improved security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Webmail services like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo provide convenient email access on any device. However, this also introduces risks if security precautions aren&#8217;t taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure email relies on authenticating senders to prevent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Email spoofing &#8211; Disguising mail to look like it comes from someone else<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phishing &#8211; Fraudulent emails attempting to steal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email account takeovers &#8211; Malicious actors gaining access to accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, established email authentication protocols can secure your webmail when properly implemented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SPF<\/strong>&nbsp;(Sender Policy Framework) verifies authorized mail servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DMARC<\/strong>&nbsp;(Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) builds on SPF and DKIM to prevent spoofing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DKIM<\/strong>&nbsp;(DomainKeys Identified Mail) cryptographically signs emails to confirm they haven&#8217;t been altered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring these protocols to protect your webmail. Following these best practices authenticates legitimate senders and blocks malicious emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spf---stop-email-address-forgery\">SPF &#8211; Stop Email Address Forgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SPF prevents sender address forgery by allowing domains to specify authorized mail servers. Here&#8217;s how to set it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-identify-your-mail-servers\">1. Identify Your Mail Servers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, determine the servers and IP addresses authorized to send email for your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Webmail services like Gmail provide this info in their help docs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For on-premises servers, log into your mail server admin console.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may have separate IPs for inbound and outbound mail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-create-an-spf-txt-record\">2. Create an SPF TXT Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a TXT record to your domain&#8217;s DNS settings with your authorized servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common record formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">v=spf1 ip4:192.0.2.1 ip4:198.51.100.206 -all<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">v=spf1 include:spf.webmail.com -all <\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This specifies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><code>v=spf1<\/code>&nbsp;&#8211; Denotes SPF version 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>ip4<\/code>&nbsp;&#8211; Lists authorized IPv4 addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>include<\/code>&nbsp;&#8211; Imports rules from another SPF record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>-all<\/code>&nbsp;&#8211; Rejects any unauthorized senders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-validate-your-spf-record\">3. Validate Your SPF Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use an SPF record checking tool to confirm the syntax is correct before enabling it. This avoids unintended mail disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended SPF validation tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitterman.com\/spf\/validate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPF Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mxtoolbox.com\/SPF.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MXToolbox SPF Check<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fix any errors reported by these tools before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-update-nameservers-and-wait-for-propagation\">4. Update Nameservers and Wait for Propagation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, update your nameservers to publish the new SPF record across DNS. This can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once in place, other mail servers can cross-check sending IPs against your SPF record and reject invalid senders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dmarc---stop-email-spoofing\">DMARC &#8211; Stop Email Spoofing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DMARC works with SPF and DKIM to authenticate incoming mail and prevent spoofing. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-create-a-dmarc-record\">1. Create a DMARC Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a TXT record for&nbsp;<code>_dmarc<\/code>&nbsp;in your DNS settings. Start with a&nbsp;<code>p=none<\/code>&nbsp;policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarcreports@example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This specifies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><code>v=DMARC1<\/code>&nbsp;&#8211; DMARC version 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>p=none<\/code>&nbsp;&#8211; Policy that takes no action but reports failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>rua=<\/code>&nbsp;&#8211; Email address to send aggregate reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-change-the-dmarc-policy-to-quarantine\">2. Change the DMARC Policy to Quarantine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once ready to act on spoofed mail, update your DMARC record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarcreports@example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This tells receiving servers to quarantine emails that fail SPF or DKIM checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-change-the-dmarc-policy-to-reject\">3. Change the DMARC Policy to Reject<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To fully block spoofed messages, use a&nbsp;<code>p=reject<\/code>&nbsp;policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:dmarcreports@example.com <\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Rejected mail won&#8217;t reach inboxes. This prevents your users from being phished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DMARC policies authorize you to take action against spoofing threats identified in reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dkim---cryptographically-sign-emails\">DKIM &#8211; Cryptographically Sign Emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DKIM adds a cryptographic signature to confirm emails are really from your domain. Here&#8217;s how to set it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-generate-a-publicprivate-key-pair\">1. Generate a Public\/Private Key Pair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a key pair to use for signing messages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Webmail providers often include tools to generate keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For on-prem mail servers, use openssl or online tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-publish-the-public-key-in-dns\">2. Publish the Public Key in DNS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a TXT record with your public key to DNS. It should look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">k=rsa; t=s; p=MIGfMA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBAQUAA4GNADCBiQKBgQDkQ...<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows recipients to verify signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-configure-private-key-signing-on-your-mail-server\">3. Configure Private Key Signing on Your Mail Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Update your mail server settings to sign all outgoing mail with your private key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For services like Gmail or Office 365, this is handled automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With on-prem servers, install DKIM signing software like OpenDKIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-set-a-dmarc-dkim-alignment-policy\">4. Set a DMARC DKIM Alignment Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Update your DMARC record to require DKIM alignment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">v=DMARC1; p=reject; ... adkim=r;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<code>adkim=r<\/code>&nbsp;means emails without a valid DKIM signature will be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DKIM signing with published public keys allows recipients to cryptographically validate your mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Email security is more vital than ever. SPF, DMARC, and DKIM are powerful tools to protect your webmail if implemented properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this step-by-step guide will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Authenticate legitimate emails<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Ensure valid senders align with your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Block spoofing\/phishing<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Use DMARC to reject fraudulent mail purporting to come from you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gain visibility<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; DMARC reporting surfaces threats to address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve security posture<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Technically stop many email threats before they reach users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The time invested will significantly improve your email authentication and security. Users will benefit from reduced spoofing, phishing, and fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As threats evolve, it&#8217;s essential to leverage standards like these to confirm email legitimacy and reject risks. With rigorous configurations following these best practices, organizations can trust their webmail communications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Email is a vital communication tool, but also vulnerable to threats like phishing and spoofing. Implementing email authentication protocols can protect your webmail. This guide details how to configure SPF, DMARC, and DKIM for improved security. Introduction Webmail services like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo provide convenient email access on any device. However, this also introduces ..<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear-fix\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/\" title=\"read more...\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[277,3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide - WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Implement SPF, DMARC, and DKIM to secure your webmail against threats like phishing and spoofing. This comprehensive guide details how to configure these protocols for improved email authentication and security.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide - WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Implement SPF, DMARC, and DKIM to secure your webmail against threats like phishing and spoofing. This comprehensive guide details how to configure these protocols for improved email authentication and security.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/webhi.technology\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-11-19T13:00:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-14T14:00:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2023\/11\/webmail_security_en.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"webhi\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@WebHiTechnology\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@WebHiTechnology\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"webhi\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"TechArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"webhi\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/person\/b31e76e2311cdc0bb90f5e2733059a54\"},\"headline\":\"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-11-19T13:00:24+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-14T14:00:18+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/\"},\"wordCount\":830,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Mail Servers\",\"Security\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/\",\"name\":\"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide - WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-11-19T13:00:24+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-14T14:00:18+00:00\",\"description\":\"Implement SPF, DMARC, and DKIM to secure your webmail against threats like phishing and spoofing. This comprehensive guide details how to configure these protocols for improved email authentication and security.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/\",\"name\":\"WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations\",\"description\":\"System administration and knowledge base\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#organization\",\"name\":\"WebHi Technology\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2022\/07\/logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2022\/07\/logo.png\",\"width\":288,\"height\":95,\"caption\":\"WebHi Technology\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/webhi.technology\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WebHiTechnology\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/person\/b31e76e2311cdc0bb90f5e2733059a54\",\"name\":\"webhi\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/ahuphiph\/litespeed\/avatar\/e20da107d0f4c765ead2eef88ad019d8.jpg?ver=1784239260\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/ahuphiph\/litespeed\/avatar\/e20da107d0f4c765ead2eef88ad019d8.jpg?ver=1784239260\",\"caption\":\"webhi\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/author\/webhi\/\"}]}<\/script>\n","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide - WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations","description":"Implement SPF, DMARC, and DKIM to secure your webmail against threats like phishing and spoofing. This comprehensive guide details how to configure these protocols for improved email authentication and security.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide - WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations","og_description":"Implement SPF, DMARC, and DKIM to secure your webmail against threats like phishing and spoofing. This comprehensive guide details how to configure these protocols for improved email authentication and security.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/","og_site_name":"WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/webhi.technology","article_published_time":"2023-11-19T13:00:24+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-10-14T14:00:18+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2023\/11\/webmail_security_en.jpg"}],"author":"webhi","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@WebHiTechnology","twitter_site":"@WebHiTechnology","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"webhi","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"TechArticle","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/"},"author":{"name":"webhi","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/person\/b31e76e2311cdc0bb90f5e2733059a54"},"headline":"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide","datePublished":"2023-11-19T13:00:24+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-14T14:00:18+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/"},"wordCount":830,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Mail Servers","Security"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/","url":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/","name":"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide - WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#website"},"datePublished":"2023-11-19T13:00:24+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-14T14:00:18+00:00","description":"Implement SPF, DMARC, and DKIM to secure your webmail against threats like phishing and spoofing. This comprehensive guide details how to configure these protocols for improved email authentication and security.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/secure-inbox-mail-spf-dmarc-dkim-tutorial\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Securing your emails with SPF, DMARC, and DKIM: A Step-by-Step Guide"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/","name":"WebHi Tutorials &amp; Documentations","description":"System administration and knowledge base","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#organization","name":"WebHi Technology","url":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2022\/07\/logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/gilrogre\/2022\/07\/logo.png","width":288,"height":95,"caption":"WebHi Technology"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/webhi.technology","https:\/\/twitter.com\/WebHiTechnology"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/person\/b31e76e2311cdc0bb90f5e2733059a54","name":"webhi","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/ahuphiph\/litespeed\/avatar\/e20da107d0f4c765ead2eef88ad019d8.jpg?ver=1784239260","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/ahuphiph\/litespeed\/avatar\/e20da107d0f4c765ead2eef88ad019d8.jpg?ver=1784239260","caption":"webhi"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to"],"url":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/author\/webhi\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7258"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7258"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9449,"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7258\/revisions\/9449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.webhi.com\/how-to\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}