--- title: "Ensuring email delivery success: safeguarding your sending domain from being blocked" description: From SPF and DKIM authentication to compliance with standards and regulations, here's a comprehensive guide on safeguarding your email-sending domain. --- [Skip to content](https://help.leadinfo.com/en/ensuring-email-delivery-success-safeguarding-your-sending-domain-from-being-blocked#main-content) - [English](https://help.leadinfo.com/en/ensuring-email-delivery-success-safeguarding-your-sending-domain-from-being-blocked) - [Dutch](https://help.leadinfo.com/nl/emails-succesvol-afleveren-voorkomen-dat-je-domein-wordt-geblokkeerd) English Show submenu for translations [![Leadinfo\_logo\_RGB\_Witte\_tekst-3.png\]](https://help.leadinfo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leadinfo_logo_RGB_Witte_tekst-3.png?width=135&height=28&name=Leadinfo_logo_RGB_Witte_tekst-3.png)](https://help.leadinfo.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.leadinfo.com/en/ensuring-email-delivery-success-safeguarding-your-sending-domain-from-being-blocked) - [Dutch](https://help.leadinfo.com/nl/emails-succesvol-afleveren-voorkomen-dat-je-domein-wordt-geblokkeerd) English Show submenu for translations Hi 👋 How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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These protocols verify the authenticity of your emails and help prevent malicious actors from using your domain for unauthorized purposes. ### Valid forward and reverse DNS records (PTR records) Ensure that your sending domains or IPs have valid forward and reverse DNS records, also known as PTR records. This step not only adds an extra layer of authentication but also contributes to the overall credibility of your email infrastructure. ### Monitor spam rates in Postmaster Tools Keep a close eye on the spam rates reported in Postmaster Tools, aiming to maintain them below 0.3%. Regular monitoring allows you to identify and rectify issues promptly, ensuring that your emails stay within acceptable thresholds. ### Format messages according to RFC 5322 Adhering to the Internet message format standard (RFC 5322) ensures that your emails are structured correctly, minimising their chances of being flagged as suspicious or spam. ### Avoid impersonating Gmail 'From:' headers With Gmail enforcing a DMARC quarantine policy, avoid impersonating Gmail 'From:' headers to safeguard your email delivery. Non-compliance may lead to your emails being impacted or flagged as potential threats. ### Implement ARC headers for forwarded emails If you regularly forward emails, incorporate ARC (Authenticated Received Chain) headers to indicate forwarding. Additionally, mailing list senders should include a 'List-ID:' header to specify the mailing list, enhancing transparency in message routing. ### Set up DMARC authentication Deploy DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) authentication for your sending domain. Even if the enforcement policy is set to 'none,' having DMARC in place enhances email security and authenticity. ### Alignment in 'From:' header for direct mail Ensure that the domain in the sender's 'From:' header aligns with either the SPF or DKIM domain for direct mail. This alignment is crucial for passing DMARC checks and maintaining the integrity of your emails. ### One-click unsubscribe and clearly visible links For marketing and subscribed messages, provide one-click unsubscribe options and include clearly visible unsubscribe links in the message body. This not only complies with regulations but also enhances the user experience. ### Conclusion Ensuring the smooth delivery of your emails involves a combination of technical measures, compliance with standards, and proactive monitoring. 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