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Registo SPF

SPF registration

by | Sep 26, 2023 | Google Workspace configuration

Configuring the SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record is essential for validating and authenticating the mail servers that are allowed to send emails on behalf of your domain. This helps prevent email forgery and phishing activity. Here's how you can set up an SPF record for Google Workspace:

Configure SPF Registration for Google Workspace:

  1. Access your domain providerLog in to the account where you registered your domain. This could be with organisations such as GoDaddy, Namecheap or others.
  2. Go to DNS management: Find and access the DNS management section or something with a similar name.
  3. Find the TXT Records section: Inside DNS management, find the section where you can modify or add TXT records. The SPF is defined as a TXT record.
  4. Add the Google Workspace SPF recordIf you don't already have an SPF record, you will need to create one. If you already have an SPF record, you should modify it to include Google Workspace servers.To configure SPF for Google Workspace, add (or modify) the TXT record with the following value:
    v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
    • v=spf1Indicates the start of the SPF record.
    • include:_spf.google.com: Authorises the servers associated with the domain _spf.google.com (Google's email servers) to send emails on behalf of your domain.
    • ~allThis means that any server that is not specified in the SPF rule (in this case, Google's servers) should be treated with suspicion, but is not strictly forbidden from sending emails.
  5. Save changes: After adding or modifying the record, be sure to save or confirm the changes.
Registos MX

MX records

by | Sep 26, 2023 | Google Workspace configuration

The MX records (Mail Exchange) are an essential part of a domain's DNS (Domain Name System) records. They specify the mail servers responsible for receiving email messages for a specific domain.

In simpler terms, when someone sends an email to "[email protected]", the mail servers that send that message consult the MX records of "yourdomain.com" to determine which server or servers they should forward that message to.

Within the context of email configuration, MX records are fundamental, as they ensure that emails sent to your domain are correctly directed to the appropriate email servers. If MX records are incorrectly configured or missing, emails destined for your domain may not be delivered or may be delivered to the wrong server.

Configure MX Records for Google Workspace:

  1. Access your domain providerLog in to the account where you registered your domain.
  2. Access DNS managementFind and access the DNS management section or something similar.
  3. Locate the MX Records sectionWithin DNS management, find the section where you can modify or add MX records.
  4. Delete existing MX recordsIf you already have some MX records defined, it is recommended that you delete them to avoid mail routing conflicts.
  5. Add MX records from Google WorkspaceYou will enter a series of addresses provided by Google. The values you need to add are:
    • Priority: 1, Address: ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
    • Priority: 5, Address: ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
    • Priority: 5, Address: ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
    • Priority: 10, Address: ALT3.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM
    • Priority: 10, Address: ALT4.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM

    Make sure you enter these values exactly as they are listed, including the priorities.

  6. Save changes: After adding all the records, make sure you save or confirm the changes.
  7. Check the configuration in Google WorkspaceGo back to your Google Workspace account and go to the section where you started the MX record configuration process. Here you can check that the records have been configured correctly.
  8. Wait for itRemember that changes to DNS records can take between a few hours and 48 hours to propagate across the Internet, so you may not see the results immediately.

Once you have completed these steps, emails sent to your domain will be routed through the Google Workspace servers.

Registo DKIM

DKIM registration

by | Sep 27, 2023 | Google Workspace configuration

DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) is an email authentication standard that allows the sender (in this case, Google Workspace) to demonstrate that the messages sent are genuine and have not been altered in transit. By setting up DKIM, you help protect your company's emails from spoofing, phishing and other malicious techniques.

Here's a basic guide on how to set up DKIM records for Google Workspace:

  1. Sign in to the Google Workspace Admin ConsoleGo to the Google Workspace Admin Console (admin.google.com) and log in with your administrator account.
  2. Navigate to Gmail settingsIn the left-hand side panel, click on "Applications" and then select "Gmail".
  3. Email authenticationScroll down to the "Email authentication" section and click on "Configure email authentication".
  4. Activate DKIMSelect the "Activate DKIM" option and click on the "Generate new registration" button. Choose the selector prefix (usually "google") and follow the instructions.
  5. Create the DKIM record in your DNSGoogle will provide you with a record name (which includes the prefix of your chosen selector) and a record value. You will need to add this TXT record to your domain's DNS configuration. The record value will be something like "v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIGfMA0G... (rest of key)". To do this, go to the control panel of your domain provider (where you registered your domain) and look for the section for adding or managing DNS records. Create a new TXT record, enter the name and value provided by Google Workspace.
  6. Check the configurationAfter adding the DKIM record to the DNS, it can take some time (sometimes up to 48 hours) for it to propagate completely. Go back to the Admin Console and check the configuration. When everything is correct, the DKIM status will change to "Active".
  7. FinishOnce DKIM is active, messages sent via Gmail will include a digital signature that verifies their origin and integrity.