Add DMARC Record in cPanel

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication and Conformance) is used to validate emails in order to prevent spoofing and contains a set of rules that work with DKIM and SPF records to provide security.

Here we discuss how to add a DMARC record for a domain.  This process involves using the cPanel Zone Editor. 

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Add DMARC Record for a Domain

1. Log into cPanel
2. Locate the Domains section and click the Zone Editor icon
   
3. Find the appropriate domain
4. Click Manage to the right of the domain
5. Click the down arrow on the right side of the Add Record button
6. Click Add DMARC Record
   
    
7. Choose the desired setup policy: None, Quarantine, or Reject
   
   TIP: View the follow section in dmarc.org's FAQ page on why DMARC is needed and what action each policy triggers.
   1. If choosing None as the setup policy for the DMARC record this means that the Domain Owner is not asking the Receiver to take action if a DMARC check fails
      1. Aggregated and Full Failure Reports can be set up to send to a specific email address if desired
         CAUTION: If unsure whether or not these reports are wanted, view the following section in dmarc.org's FAQ page on Failure Reports before taking any action.

      2. If reports are desired after viewing the FAQ above, click Optional Parameters to access the available options

8. When finished, click Save Record