--- title: "AutoSPF - Automatic SPF Flattening" description: "Streamline your SPF record management, enable DMARC compliance, and improve your email deliverability by fixing the SPF 10 record limitation." image: "https://autospf.com/images/og-default.png" canonical: "https://autospf.com/" --- Trusted by 2,000+ businesses worldwide # Automatic SPF Flattening Streamline your SPF record management, enable DMARC compliance, and improve your email deliverability by fixing the SPF 10-lookup limitation. [ Fix My SPF Record! → ](/pricing/) [ See How It Works ](/how-it-works/) 30-day trial No credit card 60s setup AutoSPF Dashboard DNS Lookups 3 of 10 limit Domains 12 managed Uptime 100% last 90 days SPF Record Status Optimized v=spf1 include:\_spf.autospf.com \~all Google Workspace flattened 4 IPs Salesforce flattened 6 IPs Mailchimp flattened 3 IPs Real-time SPF optimization across all your domains ![G2 High Performer](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/badges/DMARC_HighPerformer_HighPerformer.png) ![G2 Easiest To Use](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/badges/DMARC_EasiestToUse_EaseOfUse.png) ![G2 Best Support](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/badges/DMARC_BestSupport_QualityOfSupport.png) ![G2 Easiest Setup](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/badges/DMARC_EasiestSetup_EaseOfSetup.png) ![G2 Most Likely to Recommend](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/badges/DMARC_UsersMostLikelyToRecommend_Nps.png) ![G2 Best Meets Requirements](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/badges/DMARC_BestMeetsRequirements_MeetsRequirements.png) ![G2 Easiest Admin](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/badges/DMARC_EasiestAdmin_EaseOfAdmin.png) ![G2 Easiest To Do Business With](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/badges/DMARC_EasiestToDoBusinessWith_EaseOfDoingBusinessWith.png) Designed for the Enterprise. Accessible to All. ## How Does AutoSPF Fix Broken SPF Records? From automatic flattening to macro-based SPF management - everything you need to stay within the 10-lookup limit and keep your email flowing. ### Solve SPF Limit Solve the 10-Record SPF Limit - "Too Many DNS Lookups." AutoSPF flattens all nested includes into optimized IP lists automatically. ### Fix in 60 Seconds Fix your broken SPF record in 60 seconds flat. Copy, paste, replace one DNS entry and you are done. If it takes longer, your first year is free. ### Unlimited Emails Unlimited emails on all plans - no monthly cap, no meter, no per-user pricing. Full support for teams, customers, and multiple domains. ### Award Winning The leading solution for over 2,000+ businesses who rely on AutoSPF daily. G2 High Performer, Easiest to Use, Best Support. ### DMARC Alignment Align SPF for DMARC. Immediately solve one of the biggest hurdles to switching to an effective REJECT or QUARANTINE policy. ### True SPF Macros One of the only providers to use macros for SPF management allowing for an unlimited number of includes with just 1-2 DNS lookups. 2,000+ Businesses Protected 99.99% DNS Uptime SLA 60s Setup Time 30-Day Free Trial The 60-Second Challenge ## Can You Fix SPF in 60 Seconds? Or, you get **one full year of access** to AutoSPF for free - on us. That's how confident we are. 1 ### Login & add your domain Enter your domain name and AutoSPF automatically detects your current SPF record and all nested includes. 2 ### Copy the optimized record We generate a single, flattened SPF record that replaces all your nested includes. One line, fully optimized. 3 ### Paste & replace your DNS entry Replace your existing SPF TXT record with the AutoSPF-managed record. DNS is served through Cloudflare with 99.99% uptime. [Yes, Fix My SPF Record! → ](/pricing/) [Watch the Demo](/how-it-works/) AutoSPF - SPF Record Optimization ``` BEFORE (broken): v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:sendgrid.net include:spf.salesforce.com include:mailchimp.com include:amazonses.com ~all DNS lookups: 14 (EXCEEDS LIMIT) Result: permerror - emails failing AutoSPF flattening... AFTER (optimized): v=spf1 include:_spf.autospf.com ~all DNS lookups: 3 (WITHIN LIMIT) All 6 services resolved to 47 IPs Next rescan in 15 minutes ``` Better Email Deliverability ## How Does SPF Flattening Improve Deliverability? …like you belong there. AutoSPF automatically flattens and compresses all domains within the SPF, eliminating the need for additional DNS lookups. More DNS lookups = More problems. Improve your email deliverability and reach the right people when it matters most. ![AutoSPF dashboard showing SPF record management and DNS lookup optimization](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/home/autospf-dashboard.jpg) ![SPF record syntax - copy paste replace your DNS entry](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/home/spf-record-syntax.png) Near Zero Configuration ## How Do You Set Up AutoSPF? Solve your SPF challenges in less than 60 seconds. We do all the hard work. We can help you set it up, or you can do it on your own. Our unique process replaces a single DNS entry with an automatically managed SPF record, and DNS availability is ensured by Cloudflare. Our Guarantee We will fix your broken SPF record within 60 seconds or less, or your first 12 months are on us. Email Inbox Improved ## How Does AutoSPF Improve Deliverability? Automatic flattening for all included domains Unlimited Emails (no monthly cap) De-duplication of netblocks of all domains Dynamic SPF flattening in real time Multiple domains secured against spoofing Constant rescanning of provider includes DMARC alignment and compliance Easy authentication of additional networks and senders ![Email security](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/home/security.png) Fast Forward Setup ### Double Down on Email Security Align SPF for DMARC. Resolve your authentication and alignment problems. Immediately solve one of the biggest hurdles to switching to an effective REJECT or QUARANTINE policy. ![Zero setup](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/home/data-management.png) Zero Setup Worries ### Skip The Trouble In Troubleshooting No need to clean up your legacy records before automatically flattening them. Import them, and then use our tools to easily identify and modify your records. Top-level or subdomains supported. ![Macro management](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/home/changes.png) True Macros ### Macro SPF Management One of the only providers to use macros for SPF management allowing for an unlimited number of includes. Unlike competitive systems that chain includes and have their own inherent 10 lookup limits. No Hidden Costs. No Surprises. ## Who Is AutoSPF Built For? With a **SOC-2 Type II** compliance certification and almost **10 years** in business, you are assured of a solution that meets expected industry standards. ![SOC-2 Type II Compliance Certification](https://media.mailhop.org/autospf/images/home/soc2-badge.png) ### Enterprise Automated SPF Flattening for up to 5 domains Unlimited Emails (no monthly cap, no meter) 99.99% DNS availability SLA Teams & User Management Enterprise SSO & SAML Audit Logs & Reports SOC-2 Type II compliance Vendor Security Questionnaire Subdomain & DMARC Reporting White-glove onboarding [ Learn More About Enterprise → ](/enterprise/) ### Small & Medium Business Starting at just **$37/month** Automated SPF flattening for one domain Unlimited Emails (no monthly cap) Teams & User Management (add-on) Self-service or white-glove onboarding Additional Domains add-on Priority email and chat support [ Learn More for SMBs → ](/smb/) [View transparent pricing for all plans → ](/pricing/) ## Fix your SPF record, free Give us a test drive for 30 days at no cost. Fix your broken SPF in less than 60 seconds! [Fix My SPF Record!→](/pricing/)[Book a Demo](/book-a-demo/) Common Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is SPF flattening? SPF flattening resolves all nested include mechanisms in your SPF record into a flat list of IP addresses. This reduces DNS lookups from 10+ to just 2-3, keeping you within the RFC 7208 limit of 10 DNS lookups per SPF evaluation. AutoSPF automates this process and rescans every 15 minutes. ### What is the SPF 10-DNS-lookup limit? RFC 7208 limits SPF evaluation to 10 DNS lookups per query. Each include, a, mx, and redirect mechanism counts as one lookup. Most businesses using 5+ email services (Google Workspace, Salesforce, Mailchimp, etc.) exceed this limit, causing SPF to return a permerror and emails to fail authentication. ### How does AutoSPF work? AutoSPF replaces your complex SPF record with a single managed include that points to our infrastructure. We continuously resolve all your sending services into optimized IP lists, served through Cloudflare DNS with 99.99% uptime. Setup takes 60 seconds: copy, paste, replace one DNS record. ### How long does AutoSPF take to set up? 60 seconds or less. Add your domain, copy the generated SPF record, paste it into your DNS provider, and you are done. If setup takes longer than 60 seconds, your first year is free - that is our guarantee. ### Does AutoSPF support SPF macros? Yes. AutoSPF is one of the only SPF management providers offering macro-based SPF. Macros allow truly unlimited includes with just 1-2 DNS lookups, plus IP obfuscation so competitors cannot see your authorized senders. Available on Premium ($97/mo) and Enterprise ($387/mo) plans. ### Does AutoSPF include DMARC reporting? No - AutoSPF is a dedicated SPF management tool with enterprise-grade SLAs specifically for serving your SPF record. For DMARC reporting, we offer DMARC Report (dmarcreport.com), a separate purpose-built product. This separation ensures our SPF uptime SLA is never compromised by reporting workloads. [View all FAQs →](/faq/) Rated 5/5 on G2 · Trusted since 2018 ## What Our Customers Say ### "Helped us go beyond capacity" > AutoSPF did exactly as described, it helped us get past our 10 lookup limit. Afterwards, we hit another limit regarding overall capacity and when contacted, they quickly provided us with a new solution to eliminate capacity issues entirely going forward, so now we can add as many SPF records as needed. They also provided us with a personalized support video explaining their new method in its entirety using our instance as the example. VU Verified User Financial Services · Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) ### "Great service and great support" > AutoSPF was easy to initially set up on our own and a great cost effective entry into spf flattening. Needed our first support assistance today and got great response including a video demonstrating the issue I was trying to solve, a quick fix, and more detailed followup. GF Greg F. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) ### "Robust and useful product with incredible support" > AutoSPF is a simple tool to solve a significant problem. It does it so very well without any issues. Additionally, the support is very professional and goes above and beyond to help resolve any email-related issues for their customers. VU Verified User Insurance · Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) [Read our reviews on G2 ](https://www.g2.com/products/autospf/reviews) ## Latest from the Blog [View all posts →](/blog/) [ Intermediate How To Manage SPF Settings Using Adobe Business Catalyst Login Email deliverability is a critical factor in modern website management, especially when using solutions like Adobe Business Catalyst. 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May 11, 2026 ](/blog/how-to-fix-spf-alignment-failed-in-qualtrics-records/)[ Advanced DMARC, BIMI, and MTA-STS: The Full Email Authentication Stack A Six-Layer Guide for IT Directors Building a Multi-Year Email Security Roadmap \- Layer 1, SPF: IP-based sender authorization. 56.5% of 12M domains publish SPF, but 2.9% are broken and 34.7% authorize 100K+ IPs. May 11, 2026 ](/blog/dmarc-bimi-mta-sts-email-authentication-security-roadmap-it-directors/)[ Intermediate SPF Record Troubleshooting Guide: Errors, Lookups & Validation Fixes To troubleshoot SPF end-to-end, verify syntax, consolidate to a single valid TXT record. May 9, 2026 ](/blog/spf-record-troubleshooting-guide-errors-lookups-validation-fixes/) [View all posts →](/blog/) Also from DuoCircle ### Need DMARC reporting and enforcement? AutoSPF fixes your SPF record. DMARC Report monitors who sends email as your domain and helps you reach full DMARC enforcement - stopping spoofing at the source. 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