Enabling SPF and DKIM using cPanel

The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to enable SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) for a domain using cPanel. Here's a summary of the process:

Enabling DKIM:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Go to the "Email" section and click on "Authentication".
3. Click on the "DKIM" tab.
4. Select the domain you want to enable DKIM for.
5. Click on the "Generate DKIM key" button.
6. Copy the generated DKIM key.

Enabling SPF:

1. Go to the "DNS Zone Editor" in cPanel.
2. Click on the "Add Record" button.
3. Select "SPF" as the record type.
4. Enter the SPF record values (e.g., v=spf1 a mx ip4:192.0.2.1 include:_spf.example.com ~all).
5. Click on the "Add Record" button.

Installing a Normal SPF Record:

1. Go to the "SPF" section in cPanel.
2. Click on the "Install the Suggested Record" button.

Customizing an SPF Record:

1. Go to the "SPF" section in cPanel.
2. Click on the "Add allowed sender by A-record" or other options (e.g., MX-record, IPv4 address).
3. Enter the required information for the allowed sender.
4. Check the box to exclude all senders not listed in the fields above.
5. Click on the "Install a Customized SPF Record" button.

By following these steps, you can enable SPF and DKIM for your domain using cPanel, which helps prevent spam and improves email deliverability.

Key Takeaways:

• Enable DKIM to authenticate emails sent from your domain.
• Enable SPF to specify which IP addresses are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain.
• Customize your SPF record as needed to include third-party services or other allowed senders.
• Use cPanel's built-in tools to simplify the process of enabling and customizing SPF and DKIM for your domain.