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Google Postmaster Tools — What It Shows and How to Use It

Postmaster is Google’s side of the story: authentication pass rates, encryption, spam rate — for domains you verify. It does not replace DMARC XML — it complements it.

What to watch

Sudden drops in domain reputation correlate with list purchases or auth breakage. Cross-check DNS changes with the timeline.

FAQ

Do I need to verify?

Yes — add DNS token or file to prove domain ownership.

What is IP reputation vs domain?

IP history for your sending IPs vs authentication + spam rate for the domain.

Does it fix delivery?

It diagnoses — fixes are still SPF/DKIM/DMARC and list hygiene.

Free?

Yes for qualified senders — volume thresholds apply.

Yahoo equivalent?

No single clone — use DMARC reports and seed inboxes.