Bluehost Verification: A Step-by-Step Guide to Account Setup

Setting up a new website can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating account verification with platforms like Bluehost. But don’t let the process intimidate you! Think of it as a necessary checkpoint designed to keep your online presence safe and secure from unwanted access. As someone who has gone through this journey, I…

Add TXT Record on Namecheap: A Complete DNS Guide

Adding a TXT record in Namecheap might sound complicated, but it plays a crucial role in managing your domain’s online presence. Whether it’s for confirming ownership with services like Google or enhancing email security, setting up a TXT record can feel like establishing a digital handshake between you and countless platforms across the internet. It’s…

How to reach the DMARC reject policy for the ultimate protection against phishing and spoofing?

How to reach the DMARC reject policy for the ultimate protection against phishing and spoofing?

DMARC reject is the strictest policy, and every domain owner wants to set their DMARC records to this; however, the confidence to use this policy is difficult to come by. Banking, defense, healthcare, and other industries that deal with sensitive data rigorously aim to reach the ‘reject’ policy as soon as possible because their risk…

No DMARC Record Found? Here’s How to Fix Your Domain’s Email Security

In today’s digital landscape, securing your email is more important than ever. If you’ve recently encountered the message “no DMARC record found,” it can feel like a daunting hurdle. But don’t worry—this common issue simply means your domain isn’t protected by DMARC, a key player in email security. Without it, your emails are at risk…

 Learning to find the source owner using the ‘envelope_to’ domain

An ‘envelope_to’ domain is the domain in the recipient’s email address. This address can be used to understand how some of the legitimate emails are failing DMARC checks. If you are unsure about the troubleshooting methods, using the ‘envelope_to’ domain to find the source owner is a wise choice.  Using this technique, you get to…

What problems trigger an SPF record to break and how do you fix them?

A broken SPF record doesn’t act as a defense mechanism against phishing and spoofing attacks. In fact, a broken SPF record itself acts as a security vulnerability that a threat actor can exploit at any time. The main reasons why an SPF record breaks are misconfigurations, incomplete listings of mail servers, or failure to stay…