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What Is SPF, DKIM & DMARC? (+ How to Set Them Up in 2026)
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Many teams use a separate domain or related domain variation for outbound campaigns. If you take that approach, configure SPF, DKIM and DMARC separately for every active sending domain. Parent-domain records do not automatically cover every subdomain or separate domain. “The full process for setting up a domain and mailbox for cold outreachshould be completed before prospects enter the campaign.” How to check your SPF, DKIM and DMARC setup