How to Set Up DMARC in GoDaddy

Protect your domain from spoofing with a properly configured DMARC record.

Check if your DMARC is configured correctly

What is DMARC?

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) is a DNS record that tells email servers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail.

  • ✓Prevents spoofing — stops others from sending email as your domain
  • ✓Improves deliverability — Gmail and Outlook trust domains with DMARC
  • ✓Gives you visibility — receive reports about who sends email as your domain

Before You Start

Prerequisites:

  • ☐Your domain's DNS is managed by GoDaddy
  • ☐You already have SPF set up (DMARC builds on SPF)
  • ☐You have access to your GoDaddy account

Step-by-Step: Adding DMARC in GoDaddy

1Log in to GoDaddy

  1. Go to GoDaddy.com and log in
  2. Navigate to My Products
  3. Find your domain and click "DNS" or "Manage DNS"

2Add a New TXT Record

  1. Scroll down to the "DNS Records" section
  2. Click "Add"
  3. Select "TXT" as the record type

3Enter the DMARC Values

  • Type: TXT
  • Host: _dmarc
  • TXT Value:
v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:postmaster@yourdomain.com

Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain.

  • TTL: 1 Hour (or default)

4Save and Wait

  1. Click "Save" to add the record
  2. DNS propagation takes 15 minutes to 48 hours
  3. Most changes are visible within 1 hour

How to Verify Your DMARC Record

After adding the record, verify it's working:

  • →Use our free scanner to check if DMARC is detected
  • →Or use terminal: dig TXT _dmarc.yourdomain.com

Common GoDaddy DMARC Mistakes

1. Wrong host name

Use _dmarc not _dmarc.yourdomain.com. GoDaddy adds the domain automatically.

2. Missing underscore

It must be _dmarc with the underscore at the start.

3. Quotes in the value

Don't wrap the value in quotes. GoDaddy handles this automatically.

4. Using external DNS

If your nameservers point elsewhere (like Cloudflare), edit DNS there instead of GoDaddy.

DMARC Policies Explained

PolicyWhat HappensWhen to Use
p=noneNothing, just monitoringStarting out, testing
p=quarantineEmails go to spam folderAfter testing with none
p=rejectEmails blocked entirelyMaximum security

Recommended path: Start with none, monitor for 2-4 weeks, then move to quarantine, and finally reject.

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