Sometimes by trying to simplify things companies make them harder. I wanted to create an SPF Record for my domain. I'm using Google Apps For Your Domain (GAFYD) to host the email, and Google's instructions are simply:
To set your domain's SPF record, publish the following TXT record on the DNS resource: v=spf1 include:aspmx.googlemail.com ~all
Well, with GoDaddy's "easy" management tool, you can't just specify that. They have a wizard for you to use. By trial and error, I finally got the right SPF record. Here's how:
- Login, and go to the "Total DNS Control Panel"
- Under the TXT section, click "Add SPF Record"
- Select "An ISP or other mail provider" and click OK
- Select the "Outsourced" tab, and enter aspmx.googlemail.com as the outsourced domain
- Click OK
- GoDaddy will display a confirmation with the correct SPF record listed.
- Click OK
There you go. It would have been easier if there was no wizard and you could just cut and paste it. Hopefully, my email doesn't quit working...
8 comments:
Thank you for posting this. I came across you solution after I've been receiving hundreds of "confirm you subscription" requests. (I use the catch-all feature). Thanks again!
Thanks !
But this only works when I change DNS Control Panel to "Advanced Mode"
Wizard Mode doesnt show the confirmation.. I have no ideia why..
Thanks for this post, I've written a small post about it on my own blog here: http://blog.samad64.com/2007/12/14/simpler-means-more-difficult/
Of course, giving you credit :)
Thanks for this info. Just added the same for my domain!
Thanks a lot! Sometimes I get lost in that labyrinth that GoDaddy calls a website.
Yeah, godaddy is a frrigin labyrinth. Someone should create the next godaddy by making something that has a clean interface. Have they changed since the 1999?
You saved me!!
Thanks!
You are not required to use the wizard.
1. Click "Add New TXT Record"
2. For "TXT Name" enter "@" (no quotes)
3. For "TXT Value" enter your SPF record. Example: v=spf1 include:aspmx.googlemail.com ~all
4. Click OK.
That's it.
You can also click on "Advanced Mode" which allows you to easily edit the SPF entry.
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