⚠️ High Priority
Mailgun SPF Hard Fail: Configure SPF Record for Mailgun
Your Mailgun SPF record is failing or misconfigured
Fix within 24 hours.
Check your Mailgun SPF setup:
1
In Mailgun, verify your domain is added to your account
2
Check SPF record requirement in Mailgun dashboard
3
Use SPF record checker to verify DNS configuration
What Could Be Causing This?
Mailgun SPF Include Not in Your Domain's SPF Record
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Mailgun requires you to add a specific SPF include to your domain's SPF record.
How to confirm:
Run SPF record checker. Look for Mailgun SPF include.
Fix Playbook
Step 1: Add Mailgun SPF Include to Your Domain
MinutesImpact: High
- In Mailgun dashboard, find your SPF requirement (usually include:mailgun.org)
- Edit your domain's SPF record in DNS
- Add Mailgun include to your SPF record
- Wait for DNS propagation (5 min to 48 hours)
- Verify with SPF record checker
Mailgun-Specific Note:
Mailgun provides clear SPF instructions in the domain verification section.
Prevention Checklist
- Verify SPF record includes Mailgun
- Monitor SPF status in Mailgun dashboard
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Does Mailgun provide the SPF string?
Yes, Mailgun dashboard shows the exact SPF include needed for your domain.