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What is SPF record Namecheap?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:44 pm

SPF record Namecheap is a DNS record that tells your browser what IP addresses are allowed to connect to your Namecheap account. It’s important to set up SPF records on your Namecheap account to protect your online identity and security.

When a browser tries to connect to your Namecheap account, it checks the SPF record for the domain name you’re trying to access. If the record doesn’t exist or is invalid, the browser will assume that the IP address you’re trying to connect from is not authorized to access your account.

PRO TIP: If you are looking for information on how to set up an SPF record for your Namecheap domain, be aware that there is conflicting information online about the correct way to do this. Some websites will tell you that you need to create a TXT record with the name “@” and the value “v=spf1 a mx include:servers.mcsv.net ~all”. However, Namecheap’s own documentation says that this is not the correct way to set up an SPF record for their domains. They recommend creating a CNAME record with the name “www” and the value “domainname.com”, which will automatically generate the correct SPF record for you.

Setting up SPF records on your Namecheap account is a simple process that can protect your online identity and security. Make sure to grab a copy of your SPF record Namecheap before you start, and follow the instructions to set it up.

Finally, remember that you can always contact Namecheap if you have any questions or concerns about your SPF record. We’ll be happy to help you out!.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.