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SPF record for Google Workspace

How to add a SPF record when DNS or mail is at Google Workspace. Real steps, then a live lookup.

Google hosts the mailboxes. DNS still lives at your registrar or Cloudflare.

include:_spf.google.com

  1. Open the DNS panel for the domain (wherever the NS records point — often Cloudflare or GoDaddy, not the Admin console).
  2. Add a TXT record on the apex (@) with v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all — or merge that include into an existing SPF record. Do not publish two SPF records.
  3. Wait for the TTL, then look the record up. Google Admin > Account > Domains can also confirm it.

Official docs: Google Workspace. Other records for this provider: SPF · DKIM · DMARC

Check it live

Check the SPF record

Look up the live DNS after you save. This tool does not spend credits.

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

Publish as a single TXT record on the apex. Never create two SPF records.

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