An OVH SPF record is a type of DNS record used to specify which mail servers are allowed to send email on behalf of the domain when using OVH. The article explains the steps to add the record to OVH, along with ite benefits. Bobcares, as a part of our Server Management Service offers solutions to every query that comes our way.

Overview

1. More on OVH SPF Record
2. Steps to Add the Record in OVH
3. Benefits

More on OVH SPF Record

An SPF record is a type of DNS record that specifies which mail servers can send email on behalf of our domain. By deciding which hosts are allowed to send emails from a domain, it helps to avoid phishing and email spoofing.

Steps to Add SPF Record in OVH

1. Initially, log in to the OVH Control Panel. It serves as the primary interface for managing the OVH services.

2. Then, select the domain to use its specific settings.

3. Go to the “DNS zone” tab to manage the domain’s DNS settings.

4. Click on “Add an entry” to create a new DNS record.

5. For the record type, choose “TXT” to create a TXT record.

6. In the “Target” field, paste the SPF record in the format bobcares.com TXT v=spf1 include:mx.ovh.com -all, ensuring that we manually include the domain name.

7. Choose “Save” to apply the changes to the DNS settings.

8. Lastly, save the changes and allow 72 hours for the DNS updates to propagate. Thus, ensuring the new SPF record is fully active and can be used to authenticate emails.

Benefits of SPF Record in OVH

1. Ensures only authorized servers can send emails on behalf of the domain.

2. Reduces the chances of the emails being flagged as spam.

3. Shows a proactive approach to security, positively affecting the domain’s reputation.

4. Many DNS providers make it easy to set up and manage SPF records.

5. Tools like Skysnag ensure the SPF records propagate instantly and pass SPF alignment.

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Conclusion

The article explains about the steps from our Tech team to add an SPF record in OVH. However, before adding a new SPF record, we must ake sure the domain doesn’t have other SPF record set up. Several SPF records can cause issues with email verification.