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Link Corporation Launches SPF Hosting Feature for Email Security

In a significant development for email authentication management, Link Corporation, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has announced the launch of the SPF Hosting feature within its BareMail Spam Scoring service. This new offering aims to address the challenges faced by users when dealing with SPF (Sender Policy Framework) records, ensuring higher email deliverability and reduced chances of emails being marked as spam.

Understanding SPF and Its Importance

SPF is a widely recognized technology used to authenticate the sender's domain and thwart email spoofing attempts. An SPF record contains a list of permitted sending mail servers for a domain and is publicly available through DNS. However, the mechanism has limitations, particularly concerning the DNS lookup counts which are capped at ten. With the increasing dependence on cloud services, businesses often find themselves exceeding these limits, which can lead to errors during email authentication.

For instance, when using cloud services to send emails, companies typically reference the SPF of those services via an 'include' directive. This can result in surpassing the allowable number of DNS lookups, prompting SPF record errors and potentially affecting email deliverability.

SPF Hosting: A Solution to DNS Lookup Challenges

Link Corporation's newly introduced SPF Hosting utilizes SPF flattening technology to effectively minimize the number of DNS lookups required, thereby resolving errors related to SPF records. Users can register the domain they intend to use with the SPF Hosting feature, and the system will automatically fetch and optimize the existing SPF record for that domain. A new, user-specific SPF record is then issued, ready for simple substitution with existing records—streamlining the authentication process significantly.

Moreover, with SPF Hosting, users can manage SPF record updates directly from BareMail's management dashboard, eliminating the need to modify DNS records whenever there are changes to the sending environment. This user-friendly feature reduces the operational burden related to SPF-related errors and updates, allowing companies to maintain stable email operations even in complex sending environments.

Features of SPF Hosting

The SPF Hosting feature offers a comprehensive set of functionalities, including but not limited to:

• - SPF Check: Users can verify the current DNS lookup count for their SPF records and check for any errors. Furthermore, simulations of potential improvements with SPF Hosting can also be conducted.
• - SPF Record Import: Existing SPF records can be imported during the initial setup phase.
• - SPF Record Editing: Users can edit SPF records through the dashboard whenever there are changes to the sending environment.
• - Periodic Updates: The system regularly monitors and updates the SPF records based on changes to the IP addresses or hostnames of the services being used.
• - IP Address List: A listing of all IP addresses included in the configured SPF records can be viewed.
• - Alert Notifications: Users are alerted in the event of errors related to the references within their SPF records.

Pricing and Plans

SPF Hosting is offered as an optional service within the BareMail Spam Scoring framework. Customers can access this feature as a paid option in the SILVER and GOLD plans, while the PLATINUM plan includes one domain's worth of the service at no additional cost, and the PARTNER plan covers up to two domains.

Continuous Improvement in Email Delivery

Link Corporation remains committed to resolving the issues associated with ensuring important emails reach customers. The company plans on enhancing the features available in BareMail and providing meticulous support to assist user companies in optimizing their email communication strategies effectively.

Conclusion

The BareMail Spam Scoring service is designed to continually assess and monitor the health of outgoing emails. By simply sending a test email, users can receive diagnostics regarding potential spam risks and strategies for improvement. The service also includes DMARC analysis capabilities, enabling users to visualize and analyze DMARC reports and manage their outbound IP addresses cohesively.

For further information on BareMail services, visit BareMail. You can learn about Link Corporation's comprehensive range of services at Link Corporation.