Blogs
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DMARC
When and How to Move from DMARC p=none to Quarantine or Reject
Here is the exact sequence for advancing your DMARC policy, based on aggregate report data: move to quarantine when your aligned failure rate is below 1%, and to reject when it is below 0.1%.
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DMARC
How to Set Up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Multiple Domains on One Mail Server
Step-by-step guide to configuring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for multiple domains on one mail server. Covers per-domain DNS records, DKIM signing options, relaxed alignment, and common failure modes.
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DMARC
How to Stop Rejected Emails From Filling Up Your Mailbox
Backscatter happens when mail bearing your From address fails DMARC at a receiving server, triggering rejection notifications sent back to your mailbox. Here is why it happens and how DMARC p=reject stops it at the source.
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DMARC
What to Do with DMARC Failure Emails and Backscatter
DMARC failure emails and backscatter mean your email authentication is catching something. Here is how to tell which, why it matters, and how to fix it.
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DMARC
How to Fix DMARC Alignment When Google Workspace and Third-Party Senders Both Send from Your Domain
SPF and DKIM both pass but DMARC fails when Google Workspace and a third-party platform both send from your domain. Here is why and how to fix it.
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DMARC
How to Read DMARC Aggregate XML Reports Without a Third Party
DMARC aggregate reports are XML files. Here is how to open, read, and act on them without uploading them to any third-party service.
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DMARC
How to Actually Check SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Client Domains: A Practical Workflow
Most email authentication guides show the DNS commands but skip the workflow. Here is how practitioners actually verify SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for client domains, including the alignment checks that catch problems before they cause email delivery failures.
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DMARC
Why Email Forwarding Breaks SPF and DKIM After Microsoft 365 Migration (And How to Fix It)
When you forward email through Microsoft 365, SPF and DKIM can fail even when both the original sender and your M365 tenant are configured correctly. Here is why it happens and how to fix it.
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DMARC
How to Set Up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Multiple Domains with One Mail Server
Learn how to configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC correctly when multiple domains share one mail server. Avoid common pitfalls and keep all domains authenticated.
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Deliverability
Security Risks of Reassigning Former Employee Email Aliases
When an alias gets reassigned after an employee leaves, the new owner may receive password resets, confidential replies, and automated notifications meant for someone else. Here is what every admin needs to know.