AWS Route 53 DMARC Setup

Domain-based Message Authentication - Step-by-step configuration guide

Prerequisites

  • SPF and DKIM already configured

Configuration Steps

1

Go to Hosted Zone

Route 53 → Hosted zones → Select domain

2

Create Record

Create record → Record name: _dmarc → Record type: TXT → Value: DMARC policy (wrapped in double quotes)

3

Create

Click Create records

Example Configuration

Example DMARC Value

"v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com"

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

Verify Your Configuration

Terminal Command
$ dig TXT _dmarc.yourdomain.com

Replace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • TXT value not wrapped in double quotes

Verify Your DMARC Configuration

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

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