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Q & A Email Auth · August 12, 2026

Can I have two SPF records?

No. RFC 7208 specifies that a domain must not have more than one SPF TXT record. Having two records causes an SPF PermError, which many receiving servers treat as a hard fail. If you need to add more sources, add them to your single existing record using the include: mechanism.

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What Is an SPF Record? Sender Policy Framework Explained
SPF tells the world which servers are allowed to send email on behalf of your domain. A missing or misconfigured SPF record lets spammers forge your address — and sends your legitimate email straight to spam.
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