Is additional setup needed for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC when using Mailmeteor with Gmail?

When using Mailmeteor to send mass emails from a Gmail or Google Workspace account, the emails are sent using Google’s servers. This means that you have no specific SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records to configure to start using Mailmeteor.

If you haven’t configured these records yet, please read on. Otherwise, you can try sending emails from your Gmail inbox — if it works there, it will work with Mailmeteor.

Gmail accounts

If you’re sending emails with your Gmail account (i.e., your email address ends with @gmail.com), everything is managed by Google. This means that you have no specific SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records to configure.

This is also because you can’t set DNS records on the “gmail.com” domain. Only the owner of the domain can do this (i.e., Google itself).

Google Workspace accounts

However, if you have purchased a Google Workspace license, you should configure your domain DNS records as follows:

  • SPF (Sender Policy Framework): Ensure that your domain’s DNS includes an SPF record that authorizes Google to send emails on behalf of your domain. This helps prevent spammers from sending emails that appear to come from your domain. Here’s the link to Google’s guide on setting up SPF for Google Workspace.

  • DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail): The Google Workspace admnistrator can configure DKIM to ensure that your emails aren’t altered during transit. Please refer to Google’s guide on setting up DKIM for Google Workspace.

  • DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance): Configure DMARC to specify how receiving servers should handle unauthenticated emails from your domain. It also provides you with reports about email activities from your domain. Please refer to Google’s guide on adding your DMARC record.

If you need assistance with setting up these records, consider reaching out to your domain registrar or Google Workspace support.

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