This is a quick how-to on setting up the SPF record for those of us not using Microsoft 365. They have a different record type If you want a more in-depth one, there are many available elsewhere. So for now, here it is
Login into your DNS Provider
Ex – Network Solutions, Hostgator, ENOM
Navigate to the area to Manage DNS records
Create a TXT record
Name will be
@
Value will be:
v=spf1 a mx ip4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ~all
Be sure to change xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx with the actual IP of your mail server
Save the record
Go to MXToolbox.com and enter your domain name
You should see a green box with your SPF record info contained inside