How to Set Up SPF for Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)

Authorize Brevo to send marketing and transactional email on behalf of your domain via domain authentication.

Quick Answer — The Record You Need

Record Type

TXT

Host / Name

Value

v=spf1 include:spf.sendinblue.com ~all

Brevo still uses the sendinblue.com domain for SPF. The include is spf.sendinblue.com.

Step-by-Step Setup

Log in to Brevo

Go to app.brevo.com and sign in to your account.

Navigate to domain authentication

Go to Settings > Senders, Domains & Dedicated IPs > Domains. Click "Add a domain" or select your existing domain.

View the required DNS records

Brevo will display the SPF record you need to add. The include value is spf.sendinblue.com.

Add Brevo to your SPF record

Add include:spf.sendinblue.com to your existing SPF record.

v=spf1 include:spf.sendinblue.com ~all

Verify in Brevo

Click "Verify" in Brevo. The platform will check your DNS records.

Before & After

Before

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

After

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:spf.sendinblue.com ~all

Common Gotchas

Brevo still uses spf.sendinblue.com for the SPF include despite the rebrand from Sendinblue. Do not use spf.brevo.com.
If your Brevo account shows a different include value in the domain settings, use that value instead. Brevo may update the include during migrations.
Brevo domain authentication handles both SPF and DKIM. Complete the full authentication process for best results.

Verify Your Setup

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What SPF record do I need for Brevo?

Add include:spf.sendinblue.com to your SPF record. Despite the rebrand, the SPF include still uses the sendinblue.com domain.

Did the SPF include change when Sendinblue became Brevo?

No. The SPF include remains spf.sendinblue.com. Check your Brevo account for the most current value.

Can I use Brevo with other email providers in my SPF?

Yes. Combine includes in a single SPF record: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:spf.sendinblue.com ~all.