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DMARC Setup on GoDaddy

Just like SPF and DKIM, DMARC is a simple one-line entry in your DNS records (e.g., Namecheap, Cloudflare, Bluehost, etc.).

Before setting it, make sure you’ve configured SPF and DKIM records for the required domain.

Then follow these steps:

Step 1: Sign In to your GoDaddy account​

Sign In to your Godaddy account.

Step 2: Go to manage DNS page​

In All Products and Services section, you should see the list of all of your domains.

Click on DNS button in front of your domain.

DNS Settings

Step 3: Add a new record​

In DNS Management click on Add New Record button

Add New Record

Step 4: Enter DMARC Record​

  • Choose a ‘TXT’ record.
  • Add the hostname (for example, _dmarc).
  • Add the value.

Add DMARC Record

You can find a sample DMARC entry that you can use to create your own below:

    v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:example@domain.com; ruf=mailto:email@domain.com; fo=s

  • Where:

    • v - A mandatory tag-value (don’t change it!).
    • p — Mail processing policy. One of the possible options is specified — none, quarantine, or reject.
    • rua - Email address for receiving statistical reports. The address must belong to the same domain for which the DMARC record is configured.
    • ruf - Email address for receiving reports on failed authentication checks. Since each error when verifying the sender’s address generates a separate report, it’s better to have a separate mailbox for this.
    • fo - Determines in what cases reports will be sent to the domain owner. Possible values include:
      • 0 - a report is sent if SPF and DKIM checks fail. Set by default.
      • 1 - a report is sent if one of the checks fails — either SPF or DKIM.
      • d - a report is sent for each DKIM verification performed.
      • s - a report is sent for every SPF check performed.

  • Select desirable TTL (default is 1 Hour)

  • Select Save to add your new record