NetDigGlossaryDMARC

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication)

Email authentication policy standard.

Definition

DMARC builds on SPF and DKIM to specify what receiving servers should do with email that fails authentication. A DMARC record at _dmarc.yourdomain.com sets the policy: p=none (monitor), p=quarantine (spam folder), or p=reject (block). DMARC also enables aggregate and forensic reports showing who sends email as your domain.

Use the tool: DMARC Checker — check dmarc for any domain.

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