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DMARCWhat it means for you.

A policy that tells receivers what to do with mail that fails SPF and DKIM checks, and reports the results.

Growth Score · Referral & Brand

Definition

What it means

DMARC ties the visible sender address to SPF and DKIM and sets a policy of none, quarantine or reject. The reports show who is sending mail in your name.

Start with monitoring and move to enforcement once legitimate sources pass.

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What is DMARC?

A policy that tells receivers what to do with mail that fails SPF and DKIM checks, and reports the results.

Where does it sit in Growth Score?

It belongs to the Referral & Brand pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.

What should I read next?

Start with SPF and DKIM, then browse the other terms in Referral & Brand.

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