Email address verification for Branded Mail in Apple Business Connect
Send the link to this page to the IT or DNS administrator who has the authority to make changes to the DNS zone files for the domains used to send and receive email. If you use a cloud-based service, see “Cloud-based links to set up DMARC” below.
Apple checks your DNS records for DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance) to help prevent email spoofing and protect your company’s brand.
Important: The DMARC email authentication protocol is an industry standard and not controlled by Apple.
A DMARC DNS record allows you to protect your domains from unauthorized access and usage. This is crucial as email is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as phishing, spoofing, whaling, and business email compromise (BEC).
To register your email or domain for Branded Mail, the DMARC settings on your mail server’s DNS record must meet the following requirements:
The “v” value must be set to “DMARC1”
One of the following:
The “p” value must be set to “quarantine” or “reject”
The “sp” value must be set to “quarantine” or “reject” (only if registering subdomains where the DMARC record is on the parent domain
The “pct” value must be set to “100”
An example DNS record might look like this:
"v=DMARC1;p=reject;pct=100;"
After you’ve added the record, you may need to restart your DNS service. It may take a few minutes for the DNS service to recognize the new record.
Cloud-based links to set up DMARC
Use these links to help you set up DMARC on a cloud-based DNS service.
GoDaddy: Set up SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records for my hosting email
Google: Set up DMARC
Network Solutions: How Do I Manage DNS and Advanced DNS Records?
NameCheap: How do I add TXT/SPF/DKIM/DMARC records for my domain?
Cloudflare: What is a DNS DMARC record?
Squarespace: DMARC records
Hostinger: How to Set Up DMARC on cPanel
Bluehost: For All Email Sender
Wix: Increasing Email Deliverability of Emails Sent from Your Business Email
Dreamhost: Creating a DMARC policy