How to add a DMARC record on Infomaniak
In this article, you will learn how to create a DMARC record for the application of the DMARC policy of “none” on Infomaniak.
One of the essential steps to complete the authentication of your domain is to add a DMARC record. You can locate this record in the pop-up that groups the records to be added.
To add the DMARC record, you need to go to the hosting provider where the domain was registered or to a dashboard provided by your host Infomaniak, more specifically at the DNS zone of your domain name.
Create a DNS entry by following these steps:
1. Create a TXT record by initiating the creation process after clicking on "Add a record".
2. After starting the creation process, you must select "DMARC".
3. You need to enter a source and a target for the record:
In the "Source" field of your host, please insert what is indicated in the "Name" of the TXT, which is shown in the popup, that is to say "_dmarc".
In the "Target" field, enter the value of your record. Here is an example of a value for DMARC :
- v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:youraddress@yourdomain.com
Example : if your email address is " example@example.fr ", you must add the value " v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:example@example.fr "
Finally, click on the "Save" button to save.
Remarks:
1. It is mandatory to present only one DMARC at the DNS zone of your hosting provider in order to finalize the authentication. If this is not the case, please first remove the old DMARC and keep only the new one you just added.
2. By adding the DMARC record, a daily report is generated and sent by the email recipients (email providers). These DMARC reports are sent to the email address you configured in the value "rua" introduced when adding the DMARC record.
To avoid being overwhelmed by these notifications, we recommend adding a specific email address from the same domain that you will dedicate solely for these notifications, and using it specifically for DMARC report notifications. You just need to set up the addition of the notification email in the "rua=mailto:example@example.fr" part when adding the DMARC record.
3. DMARC reports are sent in raw form. To know how to interpret them, we invite you to CLICK HERE. If you need further assistance in understanding your DMARC reports, you can contact our support service using this link.
4. You can verify that your DMARC record has been added correctly by searching for your domain name on the site https://mxtoolbox.com/dmarc.aspx
Notes:
- By adding this DMARC record, it ensures that all legitimate emails authenticate properly with the email receiving servers.
- You will receive DMARC reports that will help ensure that all legitimate emails are identified and pass authentication.