How to Set Up DMARC for Zoho Mail

Publish a DMARC record to protect your Zoho Mail domain from spoofing and phishing.

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 Zoho Mail first.

Step-by-Step Setup

Ensure SPF and DKIM are working

Verify both SPF and DKIM are configured for Zoho Mail and passing.

Send a test email

Send a test email from Zoho Mail and check the headers for SPF and DKIM pass results.

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

Zoho Mail provides good SPF and DKIM alignment by default when properly configured.
If you use Zoho with other services (marketing platforms, CRM), ensure all are authenticated before enforcing DMARC.
Zoho Mail admin includes a DMARC setup guide under Email Authentication that provides region-specific instructions.

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 Zoho Mail support DMARC alignment?

Yes. When SPF and DKIM are configured, Zoho Mail provides proper alignment for DMARC.

What DMARC policy should I start with for Zoho Mail?

Start with p=none to monitor. After 2-4 weeks of clean reports, move to p=quarantine and then p=reject.

Does Zoho Mail have built-in DMARC reporting?

Zoho does not have a built-in DMARC report analyzer, but you can send reports to a third-party DMARC monitoring service.