Authenticate Google Workspace / Gmail for your domain

When Google Workspace / Gmail sends mail as your domain, receivers check that it is DKIM-signed or SPF-authorized for that domain. Without it, a strict DMARC policy will send that mail to spam or bounce it.

1. Set up Google Workspace / Gmail

In the Google Admin console, open Apps → Google Workspace → Gmail → Authenticate email, generate a DKIM key for your domain and publish the TXT record it shows, then click Start authentication. Make sure your SPF record includes include:_spf.google.com.

2. Publish a DMARC record (if you don't have one)

Create a TXT record named _dmarc with a monitoring-only policy:

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:<your report address>

Reports show whether Google Workspace / Gmail and your other services pass. Tighten the policy only when they all do.

3. Check it

Need help adding the records? See how at Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap, Amazon Route 53, Squarespace Domains, Porkbun. Add them where your domain's nameservers point.

DNS changes usually appear within an hour. Then check your domain.