How to Set Up SPF for Zoho Mail

Authorize Zoho Mail to send email on behalf of your domain by adding the correct SPF include for your Zoho region.

Quick Answer — The Record You Need

Record Type

TXT

Host / Name

Value

v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all

Use include:zoho.com for US, include:zoho.eu for EU, or include:zoho.in for India. Match your Zoho data center region.

Step-by-Step Setup

Identify your Zoho region

Determine which Zoho data center you use: zoho.com (US), zoho.eu (EU), or zoho.in (India). This affects the SPF include value.

Log in to Zoho Mail Admin

Go to mail.zoho.com (or your regional URL) and access the admin console.

Navigate to domain settings

Go to Domains > your domain > Email Configuration. Zoho displays the required DNS records.

Add the SPF record

Add the appropriate include to your SPF record based on your region.

v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all
# OR for EU: v=spf1 include:zoho.eu ~all
# OR for India: v=spf1 include:zoho.in ~all

Verify in Zoho

Return to Zoho admin and verify the DNS records. Zoho will confirm SPF is configured.

Before & After

Before

v=spf1 ~all

After

v=spf1 include:zoho.com ~all

Common Gotchas

Zoho has region-specific SPF includes: zoho.com (US), zoho.eu (EU), zoho.in (India). Using the wrong region will not authorize your mail servers.
If you migrated between Zoho regions, update your SPF include to match the new region.
Zoho also offers include:zoho.com.au for Australia. Check your account settings to confirm your region.

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 Zoho Mail?

Use include:zoho.com for US accounts, include:zoho.eu for EU, or include:zoho.in for India. Add the correct one to your SPF record.

How do I know which Zoho region I am on?

Check the URL you use to access Zoho Mail: mail.zoho.com (US), mail.zoho.eu (EU), or mail.zoho.in (India).

Can I include multiple Zoho regions in SPF?

You should only need the include for your specific region. Adding multiple adds unnecessary DNS lookups.