How to Set Up DMARC for ConvertKit

Publish a DMARC record to protect your domain when using ConvertKit 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

Complete ConvertKit domain authentication first.

Step-by-Step Setup

Complete domain authentication in ConvertKit

Set up all DNS records provided by ConvertKit (SPF/DKIM via CNAME records).

Test email authentication

Send a test email via ConvertKit and check headers for SPF and DKIM pass.

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

Review DMARC aggregate reports for 2-4 weeks.

Enforce gradually

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

Common Gotchas

ConvertKit domain authentication must be complete for DMARC alignment. Without it, emails may fail alignment.
ConvertKit is a newsletter/creator platform. If you also use other email services, ensure all are authenticated.
Gmail and Yahoo require DMARC for bulk senders (5,000+ emails/day). ConvertKit users should have DMARC 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 ConvertKit support DMARC?

Yes. With domain authentication complete, ConvertKit emails pass DMARC via DKIM alignment.

Is DMARC required for ConvertKit?

DMARC is strongly recommended, especially for creators sending to Gmail and Yahoo users, which require DMARC for bulk senders.

Will DMARC block my ConvertKit newsletters?

Not if domain authentication is properly configured. Only unauthenticated emails are affected by DMARC enforcement.