How to allow SPF to pass when using the Secure Messaging Gateway Relay server

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  • 12-Sep-2017
  • 12-Sep-2017

Environment

Secure Messaging Gateway Cloud

Situation

After switching to the Secure Gateway Relay Server, outbound mail is getting rejected because of SPF failure.

Resolution

Your SPF record needs to be updated to allow the Secure Gateway Relay server to send mail on your behalf. Follow this instructions to update your SPF record.

1) Current SPF Record

Your current SPF record may look like this:

"v=spf1 ip4:1.2.3.4/32 -all"

This means that the IP address of 1.2.3.4 is allowed to send mail on your behalf

2) New SPF Record

Your SPF record needs to be modified to allow the Secure Gateway SPF records to be included. Modify your SPF record to look like this:

"v=spf1 ip4:1.2.3.4/32 include:spf.gwava.com -all"

Once the SPF record has replicated through DNS, the Secure Gateway Relay Server can send mail on your behalf.