How to verify if SPF records is setup correctly
There are various methods to find out if the SPF record is setup correctly and below are some tools that can be used for verification:
a) Command Prompt
Start -> Run -> cmd
Type: nslookup -q=txt domain name
And for the valid , the output should be as below:
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Server: resolver1.opendns.com
Address: 208.67.222.222
Non-authoritative answer:
domain name text =
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b) Checking from URL
– Open the URL http://www.kitterman.com/spf/validate.html in web browser
– Enter the domain in Domain Name field.
– Click on “Get SPF Record(if any)” button.
– The results will be displayed
If there are any errors , the results are displayed at the bottom of the page.
– URL checkingOpen the URL http://mxtoolbox.com/spf.aspx in web browser
– Enter the domain name in the Domain Name field.
– Click on Lookup
– The results will be displayed .
If there are any errors , the error results will be displayed.
** Please be advised that any recent update on SPF record will not be reflected immediately on those checking portal as might need some time for the dns to propagate **