The Rejected Folder

Our blog shares expert insights on email security, DMARC configuration, and deliverability optimization.

How to add a DMARC record in GoDaddy (step-by-step)
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How to add a DMARC record in GoDaddy (step-by-step)

GoDaddy hosts millions of domains but doesn't set up DMARC for you. Here's exactly how to add your DMARC record in the GoDaddy DNS interface, with screenshots-free clarity.

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DMARCTrust
7 min read
A new DMARC tool to avoid copy-pasting records
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A new DMARC tool to avoid copy-pasting records

Copy-pasting DMARC records from forums is how domains end up with broken email authentication. Our free DMARC generator builds valid records with the exact tags you need, explained in plain English.

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DMARCTrust
4 min read
From p=none to p=reject: how to enable DMARC enforcement in 2026
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From p=none to p=reject: how to enable DMARC enforcement in 2026

Forums show the same anxiety pattern: 'I want p=reject, but I'm afraid I'll block legit mail.' The rollout is mostly about gates: inventory done, alignment fixed, SPF lookup limit avoided, and then staged enforcement.

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DMARCTrust
3 min read
DMARC monitoring: turning zipped XML chaos into something useful
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DMARC monitoring: turning zipped XML chaos into something useful

Monitoring pain is mostly workflow pain: DMARC aggregate reports are XML (often compressed), arrive on imperfect schedules, and are hard to triage. We explain how to turn the XML firehose into actionable security insights.

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DMARCTrust
4 min read
ESPs, subdomains, and the "can't get DKIM to align w/ DMARC" rabbit hole
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ESPs, subdomains, and the "can't get DKIM to align w/ DMARC" rabbit hole

A recurring forum storyline: you set up an ESP, authentication tools say it's fine, yet DMARC alignment is still broken. This usually comes down to how the ESP signs DKIM (d=), whether you're using a custom sending domain, and whether you should isolate with a sending subdomain.

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DMARCTrust
4 min read
DMARC, SPF, DKIM... and the thing everyone misses: alignment
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DMARC, SPF, DKIM... and the thing everyone misses: alignment

Forum threads keep repeating the same confusion: "SPF and DKIM pass, so why does DMARC fail?" The missing mental model is DMARC alignment. We explain aspf/adkim, organizational vs strict alignment, and why you likely rely on DKIM alignment more than you think.

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DMARCTrust
5 min read