How To Set Up Google Workspace SPF, DKIM & DMARC | Improve Email Deliverability

This tutorial shows how to configure Google Workspace email with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to improve deliverability. It involves adding TXT records to your DNS settings (via your hosting provider) for SPF and DKIM (generated in your Google Workspace admin console), and a DMARC record (with your email address). After adding these, use a tool like Google Admin Toolbox to verify correct configuration. Allow up to 48 hours for DNS propagation. Okay so before we go ahead and launch into this brief tutorial consider subscribing if you haven't done so already or if you're new to this channel and that way you'll stay updated with actionable videos and tutorials designed to equip you with the skills knowledge and tools to help your small business thrive online and with that quick note out the way let's go ahead and properly set up your domain with Google workspace [music] okay so getting started in order for us to set up and properly configure our SPF D Kim and D MARK records For our domain, we first need to log into our hosting Setting up Google Workspace emails requires configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to improve deliverability and prevent emails from landing in spam folders. The process involves accessing your domain provider's DNS records. Add an SPF record (TXT record) to prevent email spoofing. Add a DKIM record (TXT record) by generating a key in your Google Workspace admin account and adding it to your DNS records. Add a DMARC record (TXT record) to specify how to handle emails that fail SPF or DKIM checks. After adding these records, it takes around 48 hours for DNS changes to propagate. Verify your domain setup using the Google Admin Toolbox to check MX records and ensure proper configuration. This process enhances email deliverability and reduces the chances of emails being marked as spam. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of email, domains, and DNS (Domain Name System). Familiarity with accessing and managing your domain provider's control panel and Google Workspace admin console. Learning Sequence: Step 1: Domain Configuration with Google Workspace: Ensure your domain is correctly configured within your Google Workspace account. Step 2: Understanding SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: Learn the purpose and function of SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) records. Understand how they enhance email deliverability and prevent spam. Step 3: Accessing DNS Records: Learn how to access and manage your DNS records through your domain provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, CloudFlare) or hosting provider. Step 4: Adding the SPF Record: Learn the process of adding an SPF TXT record to your DNS settings. This involves locating the correct section in your DNS management interface, creating a new TXT record, and pasting the provided SPF record content. Step 5: Adding the DKIM Record: Learn how to generate a DKIM record within your Google Workspace admin console. This involves navigating to the relevant settings, generating the key, and then adding the generated TXT record to your DNS settings. Step 6: Adding the DMARC Record: Learn how to add a DMARC TXT record to your DNS settings. This involves creating a new TXT record, using the "_dmarc" prefix for the name, and pasting the provided DMARC record content (including your preferred policy, such as p=quarantine or p=reject ). Step 7: Verification and Testing: Learn how to use Google's admin tools to verify that your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are correctly configured and working. Practice Suggestions: Hands-on Practice: Follow the steps outlined in the video tutorial to configure your own domain with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. Simulated Environment: If you don't have a live domain, use a free DNS provider (like a subdomain on a free hosting service) to practice adding these records in a safe testing environment. Troubleshooting: Research common issues and troubleshooting steps related to SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration. Understand how to interpret error messages and resolve problems. Review: Regularly review the concepts and steps involved in setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to reinforce your understanding.