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A technical guide to SPF record configuration covering the 10-DNS-lookup limit, 2-void-lookup limit, and common syntax errors that cause 550 SPF Check Failed errors. It explains each SPF mechanism (ip4, a, mx, include, redirect, exists, ptr) with examples and their DNS lookup costs. The guide emphasizes consolidation and careful planning to avoid PermErrors that damage email deliverability.

• •SPF records must stay under 10 DNS lookups and 2 void lookups or validation fails with PermError
• •Each mechanism (a, mx, include, redirect, exists, ptr) costs one DNS lookup; ip4/ip6 cost none
• •Common errors include multiple SPF records, missing v=spf1, and misspelled domains in include statements

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