Email

SPF Record Checker

Fetch and parse SPF records for a domain to validate email security.

Fetches TXT records and parses SPF — runs on our server.

How to use

  1. Enter a domain, URL, or value relevant to SPF Record Checker.
  2. Run the check and review the output carefully.
  3. Apply recommended fixes, then run the check again to verify.

Common use cases

  • Pre-deployment validation for SPF Record Checker.
  • Incident triage when security checks fail in production.
  • Periodic security review as part of technical SEO and hardening.

Example inputs

example.comgmail.com

Common issues and fixes

No SPF record

Domain has no SPF TXT record — email may fail DMARC or be marked as spam.

Too many DNS lookups

SPF allows max 10 DNS lookups. Use -all or flatten include chains.

Hard fail with typos

~all (softfail) is safer than -all during migration. Typo in mechanism = fail.

Recommended remediation

Add v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all (example). Use SPF flattening if you exceed 10 lookups.

FAQ

Is SPF Record Checker free to use?

Yes. This tool is free and can be used without account registration.

Do you store submitted values?

Only the minimum processing needed for the check. For client-side tools, data stays in your browser.

How should I use these results?

Use the output as a diagnostic baseline, apply fixes in your stack, then re-run the check to confirm remediation.

Related security tools