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# How to Setup SPF in HostMonster

> This guide will help you set up your DNS and SPF using easy to follow steps. If you are still having issues with it, please contact the support team for assistance.

## Procedure:

**Step 01**: If you have multiple domain names on your account, make sure that
the correct one is selected from the drop-down menu.

**Step 02**: Enter a Host Record according to your convenience to make the
notations easier to access. (`@` for example.com, `mail` formail.example.com,
etc).

![](https://mintlify.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/alore/images/hostmonster.png)

**Step 03**: TTL: Unless otherwise instructed its best to leave the Time To Live
at 14400.

**Step 04**: Type: From the drop down menu choose `TXT`.

**Step 05**: Points To: Enter here your SPF record
`v=spf1 include:_spf.smtp.com ~all`.

**Step 06**: Click the Add Record button to create the record.