Alibaba Cloud DNS SPF Setup

Sender Policy Framework - Step-by-step configuration guide

Prerequisites

  • Logged into Alibaba Cloud console
  • Domain DNS hosted at Alibaba Cloud

Configuration Steps

1

Go to DNS Console

Log in to Alibaba Cloud console → Search for "DNS" → Click to enter

2

Select Domain

Find your domain in the list → Click "DNS Settings"

3

Add Record

Click "Add Record" → Record Type: "TXT" → Host: "@" → Value: SPF content

TTL can keep default value of 10 minutes
4

Confirm

Click "Confirm" to save

Example Configuration

Example SPF Value

v=spf1 include:spf.mxhichina.com -all

⚠️ This is an example value. Modify it according to your email service provider's requirements.

Verify Your Configuration

Terminal Command
$ dig TXT yourdomain.com @dns9.hichina.com

Replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Including quotes in the value
  • Entering full domain name in host field

Verify Your SPF Configuration

After setting up your SPF record, use our free checker to verify it's correctly configured.

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