
Why DMARC Alignment Matters More Than DMARC Itself
DMARC fails when SPF or DKIM pass for the wrong domain. The alignment rules, relaxed vs strict modes, and the ESP configuration that fixes it.
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DMARC fails when SPF or DKIM pass for the wrong domain. The alignment rules, relaxed vs strict modes, and the ESP configuration that fixes it.

Most SPF records are subtly broken. The 10-lookup limit, multiple records, +all, and the alignment trap what's actually wrong with your SPF setup.