Setting up DMARC

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance) ties SPF and DKIM together and tells receiving servers what to do with mail that fails those checks - and can send you reports on who is sending as your domain.

DMARC is a TXT record at _dmarc.yourdomain.ae. A sensible starting record:

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.ae; fo=1

To add it:

1. Open the DirhamHost panel and go to Zone Editor or Email Deliverability.
2. Add a TXT record with the name _dmarc.
3. Paste the value above (with your own reporting address) and save.

The policy (p=) controls enforcement:

• none - monitor only; collect reports without affecting delivery. Start here.
• quarantine - failing mail goes to spam.
• reject - failing mail is refused outright.

Roll out gradually: begin with p=none, review the reports for a few weeks to confirm all your legitimate senders (including any third-party services) pass SPF and DKIM, then tighten to quarantine and finally reject. Moving straight to reject can block your own mail if a sender is not yet aligned. Need help reading the reports or choosing a policy? Our team can guide you - support@dirhamaday.ae.