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DMARC

Security

A policy that tells mail servers how to handle emails pretending to be your domain.

Definition

DMARC tells receivers what to do if SPF/DKIM checks fail for mail claiming to be from your domain.

In plain English A policy that tells mail servers how to handle emails pretending to be your domain.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It reduces phishing emails that spoof your organization.

Example

Example: Set DMARC to quarantine or reject messages that fail checks.