How to Add a DMARC Record on Hostinger

DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) is a TXT DNS record at _dmarc that complements SPF and DKIM. When you authenticate your domain for systeme.io email, the setup generates three CNAMEs + one TXT (DMARC). Official help article 4257 explains adding that TXT in Hostinger hPanel.

This guide focuses on the DMARC TXT only; for full auth including CNAMEs, see authenticate your domain on Hostinger (4258).

• Domain DNS managed at Hostinger.
• systeme.io Settings → Emails → domain authentication started (domain saved, records visible via eye icon).
• DMARC TXT value copied from the systeme.io popup.
• Ideally SPF/DKIM CNAMEs already added or added in the same session.

Typical starter policy (monitoring):

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

• v=DMARC1 — protocol version.
• p=none — monitor only; no reject/quarantine from DMARC yet (article 2241).
• rua=mailto:… — aggregate reports sent daily to that address.

Replace the placeholder email with a real mailbox you control—often a dedicated address like dmarc@yourdomain.com so reports do not flood your main inbox.

1. Log in to Hostinger hPanel.
2. Select your domain.
3. Open DNS / Nameservers.
4. In Manage DNS records, click Add record.
5. Type: TXT (dropdown).
6. Name: _dmarc (as in the Name column of the systeme.io popup).
7. TXT value (or Target / Points to): paste the full DMARC string from systeme.io; customize rua=mailto: with your email.
8. Leave TTL default (e.g. 14400) unless you have a specific need.
9. Click Add record to save.

Expected example in DNS (values illustrative):

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

1. Wait for DNS propagation (minutes to 48 hours).
2. Use a DMARC lookup tool (e.g. MXToolbox DMARC) with your domain.
3. In systeme.io Settings → Emails, confirm domain moves from Pending to Verified once all four records are correct.
4. Send a test campaign and check email headers for dmarc=pass when SPF/DKIM align.

With p=none, providers send aggregate XML reports to the rua address. Reports help you spot unauthorized senders before moving to p=quarantine or p=reject.

Tip: Use a dedicated inbox or a DMARC reporting service; personal inboxes can be overwhelmed by volume.

• One _dmarc only: Delete or edit an old DMARC TXT before adding a conflicting second row.
• Hostinger Email: Hostinger’s own mail DMARC guides use the same _dmarc TXT pattern; do not duplicate if one valid record already exists—update its value instead.
• Not funnel DNS: DMARC is separate from Custom Domain CNAMEs for funnels (4262).
• Migration from Mailchimp/MailerLite: DMARC often stays valid; remove old ESP-specific SPF/DKIM, not necessarily DMARC—unless you have duplicate _dmarc entries.

What is DMARC?

TXT at _dmarc for policy and reporting on SPF/DKIM alignment.

Hostinger Name field?

_dmarc per systeme.io popup (4257).

p=none?

Monitoring mode—learn before enforcing reject/quarantine.

With CNAMEs?

Yes—fourth record in full systeme.io email authentication.

Two _dmarc rows?

No—single TXT only.

• How to Authenticate Your Domain Name on Hostinger
• How to Create a DMARC Record
• How to Improve Your Email Deliverability
• How Can I Find My Email Headers?

Add TXT _dmarc in Hostinger, complete auth on systeme.io, and meet modern inbox requirements from Gmail, Yahoo, and Microsoft.