AWS Route 53 SPF Setup
Sender Policy Framework - Step-by-step configuration guide
Prerequisites
- • Logged into AWS console
- • Domain hosted in Route 53
Configuration Steps
1
Go to Route 53
Log in to AWS console → Search for "Route 53" → Click to enter
2
Select Hosted Zone
Click "Hosted zones" → Select your domain
3
Create Record
Click "Create record" → Record name: leave empty (root domain) → Record type: "TXT" → Value: SPF value (must be wrapped in double quotes)
Route 53 TXT record values must be wrapped in double quotes
4
Create
Click "Create records" to create
Example Configuration
Example SPF Value
"v=spf1 include:amazonses.com -all"⚠️ This is an example value. Modify it according to your email service provider's requirements.
Verify Your Configuration
Terminal Command
$ dig TXT yourdomain.com @ns-xxx.awsdns-xx.comReplace "yourdomain.com" with your actual domain name
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗TXT value not wrapped in double quotes
- ✗Entering domain name in Record name instead of leaving empty
Other AWS Route 53 Guides
SPF Guides for Other Providers
Verify Your SPF Configuration
After setting up your SPF record, use our free checker to verify it's correctly configured.
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