SPF finding

SPF syntax error

The SPF record does not parse, so receivers treat it as a permanent error.

Finding code

spf_syntax_error

This finding appears in the findings array of the spam checker and the POST /v1/sender API response when the condition above is detected.

How to fix it

The fix.

Fix the syntax. Common mistakes: a missing space after a mechanism, a mistyped qualifier, or a bare domain without a mechanism keyword.

Related SPF findings

Other things we check.

Finding What it means
spf_missing No SPF record
spf_multiple_records Multiple SPF records
spf_no_all_mechanism No all mechanism in SPF
spf_passes_everyone SPF passes every server
spf_neutral_all SPF neutral all
spf_soft_fail SPF soft fail
spf_too_many_lookups Too many SPF lookups
spf_deprecated_ptr Deprecated ptr in SPF