The receiver could not evaluate your authentication because a record is broken — for example an SPF PermError (too many lookups or syntax) or a malformed DMARC record.
Policy rejection · fixable
Common causes
- SPF needs more than 10 DNS lookups
- Two SPF records or a syntax error in SPF
- Malformed DMARC record
How to fix it
- Check SPF for lookup count and syntax errors
- Validate your DMARC record
- Remove duplicate records
SPF CheckerRun the right check for your domain or paste the full bounce message for a precise explanation.
Open SPF Checker →Frequently asked questions
What is SPF PermError?
A permanent SPF error caused by an invalid record — most often more than 10 DNS lookups or two SPF records.