SPF fix
How to Add an SPF Record in GoDaddy
Drop your SPF TXT in GoDaddy’s DNS screen — pick the UI you actually have; they ship two layouts.
Why GoDaddy moves the DNS button
They ship two dashboards. Same rule everywhere: one SPF TXT at apex, full string, no duplicate v=spf1.
What to paste
Type: TXT
Host: @
Value: v=spf1 include:spf.protection.outlook.com ~all
Add TXT, then stop
Step 1 GoDaddy → My Products → your domain → DNS / DNS Management
Step 2 Add → TXT
Step 3 Host: @ (or your domain name as shown) · Value: full SPF
Step 4 Save
Step 5 Verify with DNS Preflight after propagation
Run DNS Preflight to confirm TXT, SPF parse, and lookup count
Open DNS Preflight →Related glossary:
SPF record ·
DMARC
FAQ
New vs legacy GoDaddy dashboard?
Both work — hunt for DNS → Add → TXT. Same record, different chrome.
@ vs domain name in the host field?
Same apex — pick whichever label GoDaddy shows.
Propagation time?
Often under an hour. Plan for 48h worst case. Preflight shows what’s live now.
GoDaddy email / Microsoft 365 from GoDaddy?
Yes — one merged v=spf1. Stack Microsoft + everyone else in a single TXT.
Verification steps?
Run DNS Preflight. It parses SPF and counts lookups.