DMARC email authentication with HubSpot

Imagine if your emails were trusted and secure, and you could stop fraudulent activity at the same time. This is where DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) comes into play. This innovative standard protects your brand from abuse and ensures that your messages are recognized as authentic and trustworthy.

In this article, we will guide you step by step through the DMARC setup in HubSpot and show you what you need to do with your DNS provider. If in doubt, ask your IT department.

Configure DMARC entries in Hubspot

To enable DMARC forwarding, at least one of the domain authentication protocols, either DKIM or SPF, must be set up correctly.

1. click on the gear icon in the main navigation bar in your HubSpot account to access the settings.

2. go to "Website" > "Domains & URLs" in the left sidebar menu.

3. scroll down to "Email sending domains".

4. click on "Continue domain setup" to display the missing entries

5. you will now see the entries you have already set and the recommended entries Click on "Copy" in the columns Host and Required data

6. add a TXT record to your DNS provider and add the values from step 5 to the corresponding fields in your record.

Here using cloudflare as an example

7. when you have completed all the steps, you can click on "Check " at the bottom right to confirm the setup. It may take several hours to complete the verification.

Don't feel like doing it yourself? We'll take care of it:

If you need support, we'll be happy to help you! Select a suitable date in our calendar and we will complete the configuration for you.