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DMARC Record Examples for p=none, quarantine, and reject

Compare practical DMARC TXT records for monitoring, gradual enforcement, and strict domain protection.

Start with monitoring

A safe first DMARC record is v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@example.com; pct=100. It requests reports without changing message handling.

Use this phase to discover legitimate senders and fix SPF or DKIM alignment before enforcement.

Move toward enforcement

A gradual record can use v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc@example.com; pct=25 to send some failing mail toward spam.

A strict record can use v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:dmarc@example.com; pct=100 after legitimate senders are aligned.

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FAQ

Where should the DMARC record be created?

Publish it as a TXT record at _dmarc.yourdomain.com.

Should I jump directly to p=reject?

Only if you have already confirmed every legitimate sender passes aligned SPF or DKIM.