How to Set Up DMARC for ActiveCampaign

Publish a DMARC record to protect your domain when using ActiveCampaign for email marketing.

Quick Answer — The Record You Need

Record Type

TXT

Host / Name

_dmarc

Value

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:[email protected]; ruf=mailto:[email protected]; fo=1

Set up SPF and DKIM for ActiveCampaign before enforcing DMARC.

Step-by-Step Setup

Complete domain authentication

Set up SPF (include:emsd1.com) and DKIM (CNAME record) for ActiveCampaign.

Test authentication

Send a test email and verify SPF and DKIM pass in the headers.

Create the DMARC record

Add a TXT record at _dmarc.yourdomain.com.

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:[email protected]; ruf=mailto:[email protected]; fo=1

Monitor reports

Analyze DMARC reports for 2-4 weeks.

Enforce gradually

Move from p=none to p=quarantine to p=reject.

Common Gotchas

ActiveCampaign domain authentication must be complete for DMARC alignment. Without it, the envelope sender uses ActiveCampaign's domain.
If you use a mailserver domain, DMARC alignment may work differently. Test thoroughly.
ActiveCampaign's link and open tracking can sometimes affect email authentication. Ensure tracking domains are properly configured.

Verify Your Setup

After adding your DNS records, use our free DMARC checker to verify everything is configured correctly. DNS changes typically propagate within minutes, but can take up to 48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ActiveCampaign support DMARC?

Yes. With domain authentication complete, ActiveCampaign emails pass DKIM alignment for DMARC.

Will DMARC enforcement affect ActiveCampaign emails?

Only if domain authentication is incomplete. With proper SPF and DKIM, emails pass DMARC.

Do I need a separate DMARC record for ActiveCampaign?

No. DMARC is one record per domain that covers all email senders.