How to Add a DMARC Record in Hover

Hover is known for its simple, no-upsell interface, and adding a DMARC record there is just as straightforward. This guide walks through adding a DMARC TXT record to a domain managed at Hover so your domain is protected against spoofing.

Why You Need DMARC

Without DMARC, receiving mail servers have no instructions about what to do with email that fails SPF or DKIM. Attackers can exploit that gap by impersonating your domain in phishing mail. DMARC closes the gap and provides aggregate reports that reveal every service sending mail as you.

Use the DMARC checker below to confirm whether your domain already has a record before adding a new one.

Prerequisites

• A Hover account with access to the domain
• SPF and DKIM already configured (recommended)
• A mailbox to receive reports

Need help generating the record? dmarccreator.com builds a valid DMARC record from a simple form.

Step 1: Open DNS Settings

1. Log in to your Hover account
2. From the Your Domains list, click the domain you want to edit
3. Click the DNS tab

You will see your current DNS records.

Step 2: Add the DMARC TXT Record

1. Click Add A Record
2. Fill in the fields

Important notes:

• Enter only _dmarc as the hostname; Hover appends your domain
• No quotes around the value
• Use a real mailbox in the rua tag

Click Save

Click Save to publish the record.

Step 3: Verify the Record

Example DMARC Records

Monitoring Only (Start Here)

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:[email protected]

Quarantine Policy

v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:[email protected]

Reject Policy

v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:[email protected]

Editing an Existing Record

1. Find the _dmarc TXT row in the DNS tab
2. Click the Edit icon
3. Update the Target Host value
4. Click Save

Common Mistakes

Entering the Full Hostname

Only _dmarc goes in the hostname field. Hover appends the rest automatically.

Multiple DMARC Records

DMARC requires exactly one record per domain. Delete duplicates before saving new ones.

Wrong rua Format

The rua tag must start with mailto:. A plain email address is invalid.

DNS Not Managed at Hover

If you use custom nameservers, changes in Hover's DNS tab are ignored. Check the nameservers for the domain first.

What To Do After Publishing

p=none is observation only. The real protection comes from moving to enforcement:

1. Collect reports for 2-4 weeks
2. Fix any senders failing SPF or DKIM alignment
3. Move to p=quarantine
4. Advance to p=reject

Our complete DMARC guide walks through the full rollout step by step.

Complete Checklist

• [ ] Opened Hover DNS settings
• [ ] Added a TXT record with hostname _dmarc
• [ ] Used a valid mailto: rua address
• [ ] Saved the record
• [ ] Verified with the DMARC checker

Monitor Your DMARC Records

Checking once is good. Monitoring continuously is better. The Email Deliverability Suite watches your SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MX records daily and alerts you when something breaks.