How to Set Up SPF for Constant Contact

Authorize Constant Contact to send marketing email on behalf of your domain by adding the correct SPF include.

Quick Answer — The Record You Need

Record Type

TXT

Host / Name

Value

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

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

Step-by-Step Setup

Log in to Constant Contact

Go to app.constantcontact.com and sign in.

Navigate to self-authentication

Go to Account Settings > Self-Authentication. This is where you manage domain authentication.

Check your existing SPF record

Look up your current SPF record.

dig TXT yourdomain.com +short | grep spf

Add Constant Contact to your SPF record

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

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

Verify in Constant Contact

Return to Self-Authentication settings and verify the domain.

Before & After

Before

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

After

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

Common Gotchas

The include is spf.constantcontact.com, not constantcontact.com.
Constant Contact calls their domain setup process "self-authentication" in the account settings.
If you are on a legacy Constant Contact plan, the authentication options may be in a different location. Check under My Account.

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 Constant Contact?

Add include:spf.constantcontact.com to your SPF record.

What is Constant Contact self-authentication?

Self-authentication is Constant Contact's domain verification process. It involves adding DNS records to prove you own the domain and authorize Constant Contact to send on its behalf.

Is SPF enough for Constant Contact authentication?

Constant Contact recommends setting up both SPF and DKIM (via CNAME records) for complete authentication.