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Example Record:
Issues Found
Parsed DMARC Record
| Tag | Value |
|---|---|
Issues Found
DKIM Records
._domainkey.
Issues Found
No exposed IP addresses detected
IP Exposure Analysis
Directly Exposed IP Addresses
These IP addresses appear to be part of your infrastructure and are directly exposed in your DNS records.
| IP Address | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
Potentially Exposed IP Addresses
These IP addresses are exposed in your DNS records, potentially revealing infrastructure information.
| IP Address | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this tool?
Using our Email Authentication Checker is simple:
- Enter your domain name in the input field (e.g., example.com)
- Click the "Validate" button
- Review the comprehensive results across multiple tabs:
- Results: Overview of all authentication protocols
- SPF Details: In-depth analysis of your SPF record
- DMARC: Analysis of your DMARC policy
- DKIM: Check DKIM record configuration
- Exposure Check: Review potential security issues
- Follow the personalized recommendations to improve your email security
Why does email authentication matter?
Email authentication is crucial for several important reasons:
- Prevents Email Spoofing: Authentication protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC prevent attackers from sending emails that appear to come from your domain.
- Improves Deliverability: Properly authenticated emails are less likely to be marked as spam, ensuring your messages reach your recipients' inboxes.
- Protects Your Brand Reputation: By preventing unauthorized use of your domain for phishing or spam, you maintain trust with your customers and partners.
- Enhances Email Security: Authentication is a key layer in your overall email security strategy, reducing the risk of email-based attacks.
- Compliance Requirements: Many industries require proper email authentication as part of regulatory compliance measures.
What are SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?
These are the three primary email authentication protocols:
- SPF (Sender Policy Framework): A DNS record that specifies which mail servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain. It helps prevent spam and phishing emails from appearing to come from your domain.
- DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail): A digital signature added to email headers that verifies the email was sent from an authorized server and wasn't modified in transit.
- DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance): A policy framework that ties together SPF and DKIM, allowing domain owners to specify how receivers should handle emails that fail authentication checks.
Together, these protocols create a robust system for verifying email authenticity and protecting against email-based attacks.
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