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How to Add a DMARC Record on GoDaddy

Introduction

DMARC is a TXT DNS record at _dmarc that tells mailbox providers how to treat mail that fails SPF or DKIM and where to send aggregate reports. For systeme.io email, domain authentication includes three CNAME records + one TXT (DMARC). Official help article 3931 covers adding that TXT in GoDaddy DNS.

This guide is DMARC-only. For full authentication (CNAMEs + TXT), see authenticate your domain on GoDaddy (3933).

How to add a DMARC record on GoDaddy for systeme.io

Prerequisites

  • Domain with DNS managed at GoDaddy (Domain Portfolio).
  • Authentication started in systeme.io Settings → Emails (DMARC TXT in popup / eye icon).
  • GoDaddy account login.

Typical systeme.io DMARC Value

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:youraddress@yourdomain.com

  • p=none — monitor without DMARC reject/quarantine (article 2241).
  • rua=mailto:… — daily aggregate reports; replace placeholder with your real mailbox (dedicated address recommended).

Step-by-Step on GoDaddy (Article 3931)

  1. Sign in to GoDaddy → Domain Portfolio (or My Products → Domains).
  2. Select your domain.
  3. Open DNS for that domain.
  4. Click Add New Record.
  5. Type: TXT (dropdown).
  6. Name: _dmarc (as in systeme.io Name column—GoDaddy builds _dmarc.yourdomain.com automatically).
  7. Value: paste the full DMARC string from systeme.io; customize rua=mailto:.
  8. TTL: Default.
  9. Click Save.

Example (illustrative):

  • Name: _dmarc
  • Value: v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:hello@yourdomain.com

Do not enter _dmarc.yourdomain.com in Name if GoDaddy already suffixes the domain—that can create a double domain hostname.

Verify DMARC and Domain Status

  1. Wait for propagation (often under an hour; up to 48 hours).
  2. Use a DMARC lookup tool on your domain.
  3. In systeme.io Settings → Emails, confirm Verified when all CNAMEs + TXT are correct.
  4. Confirm sender email and test with email headers (dmarc=pass).

GoDaddy-Specific Notes

  • Microsoft 365 / Workspace Email: GoDaddy may ship default DMARC—edit to match systeme.io value or merge policies; avoid two conflicting _dmarc TXT rows.
  • DNS not at GoDaddy: If nameservers point elsewhere, add DMARC at the active DNS host, not GoDaddy.
  • Funnel vs email: Custom domain CNAMEs (3932) differ from email-auth CNAMEs (3933)—add both sets as needed.
  • Reports: High-volume rua mail may need a dedicated inbox or reporting service.

Troubleshooting

Issue Fix
DMARC not found Name must be _dmarc; DNS must be at GoDaddy.
Wrong hostname Remove _dmarc.domain.com.domain.com—use _dmarc only in Name.
Duplicate DMARC Delete extra TXT at _dmarc.
systeme.io Pending Add all three CNAMEs from 3933 plus this TXT.
Value too long / cut off Re-paste full single-line value from systeme.io.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where in GoDaddy?

DNS → Add New Record → TXT.

Name field?

_dmarc (3931)—not the full FQDN twice.

p=none?

Monitoring policy before enforce.

Required with CNAMEs?

Yes—fourth record in systeme.io auth.

Two _dmarc records?

No—one TXT only.

Related Resources

Save TXT _dmarc in GoDaddy DNS, finish verification on systeme.io, and align with modern inbox authentication rules.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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