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SendGrid SPF Hard Fail: Add SendGrid to SPF

Your SendGrid SPF record is failing

Fix within 24 hours.

Check SendGrid SPF:

1

Run SPF record checker

2

Look for SendGrid include in your SPF

3

Verify DNS has been updated

What Could Be Causing This?

SendGrid SPF Include Missing

Most Common
InboxEagle Detects This ✓

Your SPF record doesn't include SendGrid.

How to confirm:

Run SPF record checker for missing SendGrid include.

Fix Playbook

Step 1: Add SendGrid to Your SPF Record

MinutesImpact: High
  1. In SendGrid domain settings, find SPF requirement
  2. Edit your DNS SPF record
  3. Add SendGrid include (check SendGrid docs for exact string)
  4. Verify with SPF record checker

SendGrid-Specific Note:

SendGrid provides exact SPF string in domain settings.

Prevention Checklist

  • Verify SPF includes SendGrid
  • Monitor SPF status

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Frequently Asked Questions

What SPF string does SendGrid use?
Check SendGrid domain verification page for current SPF string requirements.
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