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Email authentication

DNS-based signals that help receivers evaluate whether mail is authorized for a domain.

Why it matters

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC can reduce spoofing but do not guarantee a message is safe.

Example pattern

A domain publishes SPF and DMARC records for its sending services.

How CheckLink can help

Email Authentication Checker reads public records and explains the signals.

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