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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

Most Common
InboxEagle Detects This ✓

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
  1. In Mailgun dashboard, find your SPF requirement (usually include:mailgun.org)
  2. Edit your domain's SPF record in DNS
  3. Add Mailgun include to your SPF record
  4. Wait for DNS propagation (5 min to 48 hours)
  5. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mailgun provide the SPF string?
Yes, Mailgun dashboard shows the exact SPF include needed for your domain.
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