Home / What we check / SPF Record Check
SPF check
SPF Record Check
Verify the SPF record that protects your email against forged messages.
What does the SPF record check do?
It verifies the SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record that protects email domains against forged messages (spoofing). Watches DNS response and detects record changes.
Why monitor SPF records?
SPF records are key to protecting a domain against misuse. Misconfiguration raises spoofing risk and hurts deliverability.
- Ensures email protection works correctly.
- Lets you react quickly to changes or outages.
- Maintains high trust for your email domain.
What do the individual fields mean and why do they matter?
6 fields1
Domain name
What it meansDomain whose SPF record is checked (e.g. example.com).
Why it mattersIdentifies the domain needing correct protection.
2
DNS server
What it meansSpecific DNS server for the query (or auto).
Why it mattersTests whether DNS servers return correct information.
3
IP protocol: IPv4/IPv6
What it meansIP address type the query uses.
Why it mattersEnsures availability and compatibility with both networks.
4
Timeout
What it meansMaximum time for the DNS server to respond.
Why it mattersHelps identify unavailable or slow DNS servers.
5
Slow (ms)
What it meansDNS response threshold above which it is slow.
Why it mattersWatches DNS performance and potential issues.
6
Notify on DNS record changes
What it meansNotifies if SPF or other DNS records change.
Why it mattersProtects against unauthorized changes and spoofing risk.
Other checks we can run for you
Give your services a watchdog. For free.
Creating an account and your first check takes under 60 seconds.
Start monitoring free