SPF, which abbreviates Sender Policy Framework, is an authentication system that is aimed at stopping the so-called e-mail counterfeiting. Essentially, this indicates sending a message from one e-mail address and making it look like it’s sent from another one with the objective to scam in some way the individual getting it. In case the SPF protection is activated for a domain name, a record that contains all the mail servers authorized to send messages with addresses under the domain is created. The record is stored on all the DNS servers that route the web traffic worldwide, thus they all will identify if an e-mail message originates from a valid server or not. The check is done at the very first server where the e-mail goes through and in the first case the e-mail message is forwarded, but in the second one it's discarded and it never reaches the intended recipient. Applying SPF records for your domains will stop any unauthorized people from making use of your emails for harmful objectives.

SPF Protection in Shared Website Hosting

You can enable the SPF protection service for your domains with only a few clicks in the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with all our Linux shared website hosting packages. This carried out via the section bearing the very same name and you'll be able to allow the protection for each domain name part of our leading-edge cloud platform. Using a really convenient interface, all you need to submit is the hostname of the mail server which will be permitted to send messages from your e-mail addresses and its IPv4 or IPv6 address. Of course, you'll be able to include several servers as well, when needed. If your e-mail addresses are taken care of on our end, you may also use an even more secure option by putting a limit that emails can be sent only if your domains include our MX records. This alternative cannot be used in case your web site is here, while the e-mails are with a third-party provider. Either way, the SPF protection option can significantly enhance your web safety and prevent others from spoofing your e-mail addresses.