SPF, which abbreviates Sender Policy Framework, is an authentication system that is aimed at preventing the so-called e-mail counterfeiting. In simple terms, this means sending a message from one e-mail address and making it look like it’s sent from another with the objective to scam in some manner the individual getting it. When the SPF protection is active for a domain, a record which has all the mail servers authorized to send messages with addresses in the domain is generated. The record is saved on all DNS servers that direct the web traffic across the globe, so they all can recognize if an e-mail message comes from an authentic server or not. The verification is performed at the very first server where the e-mail goes through and in the first case the email message is forwarded, and in the second it is removed and it never reaches the intended recipient. Applying SPF records for your domains will stop all unwanted people from using your emails for malicious objectives.
SPF Protection in Semi-dedicated Servers
When you host your domain names in a semi-dedicated server account from our company, you are able to use the SPF protection feature as a part of the regular collection of services that you will receive with this kind of web hosting. Activating the protection involves only a couple of simple steps within the Hepsia Control Panel, so even if you have never employed this type of function before, you will not have any kind of issues. Through a really easy to work with interface, you will only have to input the details of the mail server which will be certified to send messages from your email addresses - its hostname (mail.server.com) and IP address (IPv4 or IPv6). As soon as the recently generated record propagates, nobody will be able to forge any e-mail for that particular domain name and send email messages from a server different from the one you have entered. This doesn't specifically have to be our mail server, however if we manage your e-mails, you'll be able to activate an additional level of protection by picking an option that emails can be send from addresses @your-domain.com only in case the domain uses our MX records. Our technical support staff will be able to help you 24/7 if you have any questions regarding this service.