How to Create a DMARC Record in cPanel Print

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is an email authentication protocol designed to give email domain owners the ability to protect their domain from unauthorized use, such as email spoofing. Implementing DMARC helps safeguard your domain from business email compromise attacks, phishing emails, email scams, and other cyber threats.

Follow these steps to create a DMARC record in cPanel:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Log in to your cPanel account:

   • Open your web browser and navigate to your cPanel login page.
   • Enter your username and password to access the cPanel dashboard.

2. Locate the DNS Zone Editor feature:

   • In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the "Domains" section.
   • Click on the "DNS Zone Editor" icon.

3. Select the domain:

   • In the DNS Zone Editor, find the domain for which you want to create the DMARC record.
   • Click on the "Manage" button next to the selected domain.
   • Note: Your domain must be managed here using our nameservers for this to work. If your domain does not resolve here, please ensure your DNS is managed through our nameservers.

4. Add a DMARC record:

   • In the DNS records section, click the "Add Record" dropdown button.
   • Select "DMARC Record" from the options.

5. Configure the DMARC record:

   • Enter the appropriate values for your DMARC record. Typically, the record name will be _dmarc.yourdomain.com.
   • You will need to specify the policy (e.g., none, quarantine, or reject). It's recommended to start with the "none" policy to monitor the impact before enforcing stricter rules.

   Example DMARC Record:

   Name: _dmarc Type: TXT Record: v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:your-email@yourdomain.com; ruf=mailto:your-email@yourdomain.com; sp=none; aspf=r;

6. Save the DMARC record:

   • Click the "Add Record" or "Save Record" button to create the DMARC record.

Additional Information:

• Policy Options:

  • none: No action is taken on emails that fail DMARC. This is useful for monitoring.
  • quarantine: Emails that fail DMARC are marked as spam.
  • reject: Emails that fail DMARC are rejected.

• Experimenting with DMARC:

  • DMARC is not yet a fully standardized protocol, so different providers handle DMARC policies in various ways. You may need to experiment with different DMARC settings to find what works best for your domain.

Troubleshooting:

• If you encounter any issues while creating a DMARC record, ensure the following:
  • The record name is correct and follows the format _dmarc.yourdomain.com.
  • The policy settings are appropriate for your needs.

Before implementing a DMARC policy, take some time to educate yourself on how DMARC works. More information can be found on the DMARC website.

If you have any issues setting up the DMARC record, please don't hesitate to contact our support department for further assistance.

• For further assistance, contact our support team or refer to the official cPanel How-To article.

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