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title: "SPF, DMARC, and DKIM Setup for Google Workspace with GoDaddy"
description: "Prevent Email Rejections, Bounces, Spam on Google Workspace"
url: https://help.salesforge.ai/en/articles/10333550-spf-dmarc-and-dkim-setup-for-google-workspace-with-godaddy
collection: "Domain Setup 👷"
updated: 2026-10-20
language: en
---

# SPF, DMARC, and DKIM Setup for Google Workspace with GoDaddy

Prevent Email Rejections, Bounces, Spam on Google Workspace

You must set up the correct DNS records before sending emails if you're using **Google Workspace** for email and **GoDaddy** as your domain host. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.

## **Connecting Your GoDaddy Domain to Google Workspace**

To integrate your GoDaddy domain with Google Workspace, follow these instructions:

1.  Log in to your **Google Workspace Admin Console**.
    
2.  Navigate to **Account → Domains** and select **Manage Domains**.
    
3.  Click **Add a domain** and enter your GoDaddy domain name.
    
4.  Choose **Secondary domain** and click **Add domain & start verification**.
    
5.  Once verified, Google will automatically create MX records for your domain.
    
6.  Go to **Google Workspace → Domains**, select your domain, and click **Activate Gmail**.
    
7.  Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your MX records.
    

After completing these steps, your domain will be ready to send and receive emails through Google Workspace.

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## **Configuring SPF (Sender Policy Framework)**

SPF records help prevent email spoofing by verifying that authorized servers send emails from your domain. Google automatically generates an SPF record when you verify your domain, but you should ensure only **one** SPF record exists in your DNS settings.

### **Recommended SPF Record for Google Workspace**

-   **Type**: TXT
    
-   **Host**: @
    
-   **Value**: v=spf1 include:\_spf.google.com ~all
    

If you use multiple email services, modify the SPF value accordingly to include additional mail servers.

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## **Setting Up DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)**

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DKIM adds a digital signature to your outgoing emails, helping email providers verify their authenticity. Here’s how to configure it in GoDaddy:

1.  Open **Google Workspace Admin Console**.
    
2.  Go to **Apps → Google Workspace → Gmail** and select **Authenticate email**.
    
3.  Click **Generate New Record** (leave default settings).
    
4.  Sign in to your **GoDaddy** account.
    
5.  Navigate to your domain and click **Manage DNS**.
    
6.  Click **Add** under DNS Records and enter the DKIM record details:
    
    -   **Type**: TXT
        
    -   **Host**: (Use the value provided by Google Workspace)
        
    -   **Value**: (Copy the TXT record value from Google)
        
    -   **TTL**: Default setting
        
7.  Click **Save** and wait for the changes to take effect.
    
8.  Return to **Google Workspace** and click **Start Authentication** to verify DKIM.
    

**Troubleshooting Tip**: If Google Workspace shows an error, ensure the DKIM record is correctly saved in GoDaddy and try again after a few minutes.

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## **Adding a DMARC Record in GoDaddy**

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) protects your domain from email spoofing and phishing attacks. To enable DMARC, you need to add a **TXT record** in your GoDaddy DNS settings.

### **Steps to Configure DMARC**

1.  Log in to **GoDaddy** and navigate to your domain settings.
    
2.  Click **Manage DNS** and select **Add a new record**.
    
3.  Enter the following details:
    
    -   **Type**: TXT
        
    -   **Name**: \_dmarc
        
    -   **Value**: v=DMARC1; p=none; sp=none; pct=100; rua=mailto:email@yourdomain.com; ri=86400; aspf=s; adkim=s; fo=1
        
    -   **TTL**: Default or lowest value
        
4.  Click **Save** and wait for confirmation.
    

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By correctly setting up **SPF, DKIM, and DMARC**, you enhance your email security, reduce the risk of spoofing, and improve deliverability.

Always periodically check your DNS records to ensure everything remains correctly configured.