DMARC with Google Email Domain for Warmup in Cold Email Marketing (2024)

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Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up DMARC for your domain using Google Workspace (formerly G Suite):

Step 1: Ensure SPF and DKIM are Configured

Before setting up DMARC, make sure that SPF and DKIM are correctly configured for your domain.

SPF: Create a TXT record in your DNS settings with the SPF information. Example:

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v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

DKIM: Enable DKIM signing in your Google Admin console. Google provides instructions on how to generate the DKIM keys and add them to your DNS records.

Step 2: Create a DMARC Record

Log in to Your Domain Registrar: Access the DNS settings for your domain through your domain registrar.

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v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc-reports@yourdomain.com; ruf=mailto:dmarc-forensic@yourdomain.com; pct=100;

v=DMARC1: Specifies the DMARC version.
p=quarantine: Indicates the policy for handling emails that fail authentication (options: none, quarantine, reject).
rua: Email address to receive aggregate reports.
ruf: Email address to receive forensic reports.
pct=100: Percentage of emails to which the policy is applied.

Step 3: Verify and Monitor

After adding the DMARC record, it’s crucial to monitor the reports to understand how your emails are being handled and identify any issues.

DMARC Reports: Use tools like DMARC Analyzer or MXToolbox to view and analyze DMARC reports. These reports will provide information on the number of emails passing and failing authentication checks.