Porkbun
June 4, 2026

Quick Answer

To add an SPF record on Porkbun, log in to your account, go to Domain Management, select your domain, and open DNS Records. Then add a TXT record containing your SPF policy.

Steps to Add an SPF Record on Porkbun

1. Log in to your Porkbun account

Go to your Porkbun Account

Enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’

Access your dashboard

2. Open domain management

Go to your list of your domains

Find the domain you’re looking for and click “Details”

3. Locate DNS Records settings

Once Details is expanded, go to DNS Records and click the Edit icon located next to the DNS Records

A modal pop up appears at the far right of your screen that allows you to Add a new Record

Select TXT Record

4. Enter the SPF record details

Fill in the required fields:

Host: @

Answer / Value: your SPF record

Example of SPF record:

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

Use the SPF value provided by your email provider.

TTL: leave default unless needed

5. Save the record

Click Add

What Happens Next

SPF record changes usually take effect within a few minutes, but may take up to 24 hours depending on DNS caching.

Common Issues

  1. SPF record not working
    • Ensure the value is entered exactly as provided
    • Only one SPF record should exist per domain
  2. Email authentication failing
    • Confirm all email services are included in your SPF record

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