--- title: "How to Add SPF and DKIM records in GoDaddy? | DuoCircle" description: "How to Add SPF and DKIM records in GoDaddy?" image: "https://www.duocircle.com/images/og-default.png" canonical: "https://www.duocircle.com/blog/email-security/how-to-add-spf-and-dkim-records-in-godaddy/" --- Quick Answer To add SPF in GoDaddy: sign in, open My Products, click DNS for the domain, add a new record with Type TXT, Host @, and TXT value containing your SPF record (for example, v=spf1 include:yourdomain.com -all). Use \~all for soft fail (mark suspicious mail as spam) or -all for hard fail (reject). Save and wait roughly 24 hours for propagation, then verify with an SPF checker. To add DKIM in GoDaddy: first generate a key pair (1024 bits minimum) from your mail provider, copy the public key and the exact host name. In GoDaddy's DNS Management, add a new record with Type TXT, the provider's Host (typically selector.\_domainkey), the public key as the TXT value, and TTL at 3600\. Save and verify with a DKIM checker once propagation completes. Pair both with DMARC for alignment enforcement. How to Add SPF and DKIM records in GoDaddy? Your browser does not support the audio element. 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To get started with them, domain administrators have to create their respective records and add them to their domain’s DNS. In this blog, we are particularly learning **how to add SPF and DKIM records** in GoDaddy. ## What is SPF? SPF verifies whether the email sender is actually who they are claiming to be. To do this, domain administrators have to list down **all the IP addresses** they trust to send emails on their behalf. An [SPF record](/content/spf-records) also includes other instructions for recipients’ servers, which is done using a combination of syntax (categorized as [mechanisms, modifiers](http://www.open-spf.org/SPF%5FRecord%5FSyntax/), and qualifiers). An [SPF softfail](/what-is-spf-softfail) is indicated by ‘**\~all**,’ and it instructs recipients’ servers to mark potentially [fraudulent and suspicious emails](https://www.intelligentcio.com/me/2024/02/29/largest-companies-in-the-uae-and-ksa-ahead-of-global-counterparts-in-blocking-fraudulent-emails-from-reaching-customers/) as spam. On the other hand, a hardfail is indicated by ‘**\-all**,’ and it commands recipients’ servers to bounce back illegitimate emails sent from your domain. ## Adding an SPF Record in GoDaddy Here’s how you can go about- ### Log in to Your GoDaddy Account Go to the [GoDaddy website](https://www.godaddy.com/) and put in your credentials to log in. ### Go to Domain Management After you log in, look for the ‘**My Products**’ section, and you’ll find an option to add an SPF record. ### Check DNS Management Go to the [DNS management console](https://www.serverbrain.org/administration-practice-2003/overview-of-the-dns-console.html) and look for the domain for which you have to add an SPF record. There will be three spots or the ‘**DNS**” option allowing you to access the DNS management settings corresponding to your chosen domain. ### Add SPF Record Now, look for an option to **add a new record** in the DNS management section. ### Enter SPF Record Details Then, enter/select the following details- - Value field- TXT. - Host as @. - TXT value (copy and paste the SPF record you have generated)l. [Valid SPF record](https://autospf.com/spf-validation-failed-meaning-and-troubleshooting-methods/invalid-spf-record/) example: `v=spf1 include:yourdomain.com -all` _Please ensure no white spaces or double quotes are in the enclosed SPF record._ ### Save Changes Click on the ‘**Save**’ button when the steps are completed. ### Check SPF Record DNS takes some time to propagate changes across the internet. So, it’s suggested that you wait for **around 24 hours** and use an [SPF record checker](/content/spf-record-checker) tool to ensure an SPF record has been added in GoDaddy for your domain. ## What is DKIM? DKIM prevents [email spoofing](https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/94-firms-hit-phishing-attacks-2023/) and tampering by using cryptographic signatures, which is an **encrypted header** added to an email. It supports several digital algorithms, including [rsa-sha1 and rsa-sha256](https://www.rapidsslonline.com/blog/sha1-vs-sha2-vs-sha256-whats-the-difference/#:~:text=The%20basic%20difference%20between%20SHA1,long%20key%20to%20encrypt%20data.). _The system picks rsa-sha256 as the default algorithm when nothing is specified._ [![RSA Encryption](https://media.mailhop.org/duocircle/images/2024/03/check-DMARC-record.jpg)](https://media.mailhop.org/duocircle/images/2024/03/check-DMARC-record.jpg) When an email is sent, the sender’s email server signs the [email header](/email-services/learning-to-trace-back-emails-to-their-source-ip-addresses/) with a private key. Upon reception, the receiver’s server accesses the public key available on the DNS to verify authenticity by comparing [public and private keys](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-between-private-key-and-public-key/). ## Adding a DKIM Record in GoDaddy After creating a **DKIM record** manually or using an [online record generator](https://geekflare.com/dkim-record-generators/), perform the following steps to add it to GoDaddy- ### Produce DKIM Keys Create a pair of **cryptographically secured** public and private keys and ensure that the [DKIM keys](/email-hosting/what-is-dkim-and-why-you-should-use-it-to-secure-your-email/) are at least 1024 bits long to minimize the risk of exploitation. ### Log in to your GoDaddy Account Use your credentials to log in to your GoDaddy account, allowing you to navigate through consoles and **adjust settings** to suit your preferences. ### Access Domain Management Navigate to the “**My Products**” section on the dashboard. ### DNS Management Console Locate the domain for which you need to add the DKIM record. Click on the three dots or select [the ‘DNS’ option](https://www.hivelocity.net/kb/dns-configuration-everything-you-need-to-know/) to access DNS management settings. ### Add DKIM Record Locate an option within the DNS management section to **add a new record**. ### Add DKIM Record Details Add DKIM record details in the ‘**Records**’ section, and input the details as follows: - Type filed as TXT. - Provide the **public key in the ‘Host’ section**. - Add the DKIM key value in the ‘TXT Value’ section. - The [TTL (Time To Live)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time%5Fto%5Flive) value is typically set to 3600 by default. This represents the duration for which the server should cache the information. ### Save Changes Click the ‘**Save**’ button once you have entered the necessary information. ### Verify Status **Verify the status** after saving the changes. It may take some time for them to propagate. Use an online [DKIM checker](/dkim-and-spf-checkers-how-do-they-work) to verify that your DKIM record has been added correctly. [![email deliverability](https://media.mailhop.org/duocircle/images/2024/03/windows-smtp-service-5412.jpg)](https://media.mailhop.org/duocircle/images/2024/03/windows-smtp-service-5412.jpg) Implementing SPF and DKIM records on GoDaddy is essential for enhancing [email security](/) and increasing [email deliverability](/a-guide-on-email-deliverability). By taking these basic but effective steps, you can enhance the **integrity of your email** communications, ensuring that messages sent from your domain are reliable and less vulnerable to [fraudulent behavior](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hijacked-subdomains-of-major-brands-used-in-massive-spam-campaign/). ## Topics email headeremail security ![Brad Slavin](https://media.mailhop.org/dmarcreport/images/team/brad-slavin.jpg) Brad Slavin General Manager General Manager at DuoCircle. Product strategy and commercial lead across the email security portfolio. ## Secure your email infrastructure Protect, authenticate, and deliver. Contact our team to find the right solution. [Contact Sales](/contact/) [Explore Products](/products/) ## Related Articles [ Email Security 10m 7 Best Practices for Email Security and Compliance in Financial Services Jan 21, 2026 ](/blog/email-security/7-best-practices-for-email-security-and-compliance-in-financial-services/)[ Email Security 3m What are the best practices to follow for managing DKIM keys? Oct 25, 2024 ](/blog/email-security/best-practices-to-follow-for-managing-dkim-keys/)[ Email Security 11m Email Security Risks in Affiliate Marketing Campaigns Jun 13, 2025 ](/blog/email-security/email-security-risks-in-affiliate-marketing-campaigns/)[ Email Security 6m Is DKIM2 the next chapter in email authentication? 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