How to Update TXT and SPF Records - DNS Management

Sender Policy Framework and the related TXT files are used to verify domain ownership and implement email security measures to reduce spam and domain spoofing. It is a DNS record that provides text information to sources outside the domain that can be used for several purposes. The record's value can be either human- or machine-readable text. 
 

v=spf1	mx	include	ip4:66.96.128.0	-all
Sets the SPF version being used.	Allows the domain’s MX details to send an email.	Includes Google mail servers as authorized servers.	This IP address will pass.	Any other IP address will fail.

Update TXT/SPF Records

1. Log in to your Domains Dashboard.
   
2. On the dashboard, select the domain where you're updating the SPF record.
   There are two views in the Domains dashboard - the Card and List views. Click on the view icons to switch to your preferred view. 
   
3. Choose the domain you wish to modify.  
   In the Card view, click the domain's Manage button.

   

   In List view, click the domain or its gear icon on the right-hand side.

   

4. Click on DNS & Nameservers in the left-hand menu.
   
5. On the DNS & Nameservers page, select the DNS Records tab. 
   
6. Add a new TXT Record by clicking the blue + button.
   
7. Or, scroll to the bottom for TXT records and click on the 3 dots.
   
8. Make your revisions and click on Update DNS.
   

To check the DNS Glossary, please visit DNS Records Explained - Domain Name System Management.