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Q & A Email Authentication · August 5, 2026

SPF passes but DMARC still fails. What's wrong?

DMARC requires SPF alignment — the domain in the MAIL FROM/Return-Path must match your From: domain. If you’re using a third-party sender (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid) that uses their own Return-Path domain, SPF will pass on their domain but won’t align with your From: domain. The fix: configure DKIM signing from your domain with that service, which provides DKIM alignment instead.

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How to Check Email Authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
DomainScan's email authentication report checks your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records in one pass, identifies misconfigurations, and explains what each finding means for your email deliverability and spoofing protection.