Use our free DMARC checker tool to quickly analyse your DMARC record and confirm that your email authentication is correctly set up. Ensure your business emails reach inboxes safely – not the spam folder.
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance) is an essential protocol that helps protect your business from email spoofing and phishing.
Our free DMARC record checker instantly validates your record and shows you:
With one click, you’ll know if your emails are secure and authenticated – no sign-ups or subscriptions required.
Below is a quick reference guide to the most common DMARC tags and what they mean. These tags define how your email authentication is configured and how receiving mail servers should handle unauthenticated messages.
| Tag | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| v | Specifies the DMARC version used. | v=DMARC1; |
| p | Defines the policy for handling unauthenticated messages. | p=none; or p=reject; |
| pct | Sets the percentage of messages to which the policy applies (0–100). | pct=100; |
| rua | Specifies the address for aggregate (summary) DMARC reports. | rua=mailto:dmarc-reports@yourdomain.com; |
| ruf | Specifies the address for forensic (failure) reports. | ruf=mailto:dmarc-fail@yourdomain.com; |
| sp | Applies a specific policy to subdomains. | sp=quarantine; |
| adkim | Defines DKIM alignment mode: relaxed (r) or strict (s). |
adkim=s; |
| aspf | Defines SPF alignment mode: relaxed (r) or strict (s). |
aspf=r; |
| fo | Sets conditions for generating forensic (failure) reports. | fo=1; or fo=d; |
Yes – 100% free. You can use it as many times as you like without creating an account.
Our tool will show you what’s wrong and how to fix it. If no record is found, you may need to create one through your DNS provider – or contact our team for assistance.
It’s best to recheck your record after any email system or DNS updates, or quarterly as part of your cybersecurity routine.
Yes. Databox Solutions offers Managed IT Services – including setup, monitoring, and incident response.
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