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.comReplace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗TXT value not wrapped in double quotes
Other AWS Route 53 Guides
DMARC Guides for Other Providers
Verify Your DMARC Configuration
After setting up your DMARC record, use our free checker to verify it's correctly configured.
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