SPF Checker & Validator

Validate your SPF records instantly to spot syntax errors, deprecated mechanisms, and DNS lookup limits.

How to troubleshoot email spoofing with an SPF Validator

A broken SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record is the primary reason legitimate emails are flagged as spam. Enter your domain above to instantly parse and validate your SPF string. This tool doesn't just look up the TXT record; it breaks down the mechanisms to highlight dangerous patterns and configuration mistakes.

Interpreting your SPF validation results

  • The 10-Lookup Limit: SPF protocol strictly forbids requiring more than 10 DNS lookups to evaluate a policy (caused by too many include: mechanisms). If you exceed this, receivers will fail your SPF check automatically.
  • Multiple SPF Records: A domain must have exactly one TXT record starting with v=spf1. If our tool detects multiple records, you must merge them into a single string immediately.
  • Dangerous Catch-alls: If your record ends in +all, you are explicitly authorizing the entire internet to send emails on your behalf. This is extremely dangerous. You should almost always use -all (Hard Fail) or ~all (Soft Fail).