This guide shows the DNS records Hostinger Email needs so your email is authenticated: SPF, DKIM and DMARC. Use the exact values from your Hostinger Email account where they differ — providers update them from time to time.
1. SPF record for Hostinger Email
Add Hostinger Email to your domain's SPF record. If you have no SPF record yet, create this TXT record on the root of your domain (host @):
v=spf1 include:_spf.mail.hostinger.com ~all
Already have an SPF record? Do not add a second one — insert include:_spf.mail.hostinger.com before the ~all / -all at the end of your existing record.
Use the SPF Generator to combine several services and the SPF Checker to confirm you stay under 10 DNS lookups.
2. DKIM for Hostinger Email
In Hostinger Email, follow this path and publish the record it shows:
- hPanel → Emails → your domain → DNS / DKIM settings
- Copy the DKIM records into your DNS.
- Give DNS a few minutes, then confirm the record with the DKIM Checker.
Once published, verify it with the DKIM Checker (it can also discover common selectors).
3. DMARC
After SPF and DKIM pass, add a DMARC record so receivers know your policy and send you reports. Start in monitoring mode:
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com
Then follow the step-by-step DMARC rollout to reach quarantine and reject safely.
4. MX records
To receive email with Hostinger Email, your MX records must point to Hostinger Email's servers (host names containing hostinger.com, hostinger.io). Copy the exact values from your Hostinger Email admin panel and check them with the MX Lookup.
Where to add the records
- Cloudflare — Cloudflare dashboard → select your domain → DNS → Records → Add record. For mail records keep the proxy (orange cloud) OFF.
- GoDaddy — GoDaddy → My Products → your domain → DNS → Manage DNS → Add New Record.
- Namecheap — Namecheap → Domain List → Manage → Advanced DNS → Add New Record. Use "@" for the root domain.
- Hostinger — Hostinger hPanel → Domains → your domain → DNS / Nameservers → Manage DNS records.
- Amazon Route 53 — AWS console → Route 53 → Hosted zones → your domain → Create record. Wrap TXT values in quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need SPF, DKIM and DMARC for Hostinger Email?
Yes. Gmail and Yahoo require SPF and DKIM plus DMARC for bulk senders, and authenticated mail is far less likely to land in spam.
Can I have two SPF records?
No. Two SPF records make SPF fail. Combine all services into one record.
How do I check that Hostinger Email authentication works?
Run the Domain Checker, or send a message to Gmail and use "Show original" to see SPF, DKIM and DMARC results.