Registrar guide
Adding a DMARC Record in Hover DNS
DMARC lives at _dmarc. In Hover, put _dmarc in Hostname — not _dmarc.yourdomain.com unless your UI asks for the full name.
Exact fields
Type: TXT
Hostname: _dmarc
Content: v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com
TTL: Auto / Automatic
Rollout
Start with p=none. Read aggregate reports, fix SPF/DKIM alignment, then tighten.
Analyze DMARC XML
Open DMARC Report Analyzer →Step by step
Step 1 Go to Hover → your domain → DNS.
Step 2 Add a TXT record (Add a record).
Step 3 Set Hostname to _dmarc.
Step 4 Paste v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:you@yourdomain.com (adjust mailbox).
Step 5 Save the record.
Step 6 Run DNS Preflight. After reports arrive, consider p=quarantine then p=reject.
FAQ
What Hostname do I use for DMARC?
_dmarc — the label for the DMARC policy host.
SPF is also TXT — do they collide?
No. SPF sits at the root; DMARC sits at _dmarc. Different names.
When do I move to p=reject?
After weeks of clean reports and no surprise mail sources — never on day one.
Where do reports go?
Addresses in rua= (aggregate) and optionally ruf= (forensic). Use the analyzer to read XML.
Can I edit the same row later in Hover?
Yes — edit the existing TXT and save. DMARC updates are normal.