Pro & Enterprise Feature

SPF Flattening

Overcome the 10 DNS lookup limit with our hosted SPF solution. Automatic flattening and IP resolution keeps your SPF record compliant and your emails delivering.

The Problem

The 10 DNS Lookup Limit

SPF records are limited to 10 DNS lookups. Everyinclude:andredirect=counts against this limit.

Modern organizations use dozens of email services: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, SendGrid, and more. Each adds lookups to your SPF record.

When you exceed 10 lookups, your SPF record fails validation entirely—causing email rejection.

# Too many lookups:
v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com
include:spf.protection.outlook.com
include:sendgrid.net
include:_spf.salesforce.com
include:mailgun.org
include:amazonses.com
~all
❌ 11+ lookups = SPF PERMERROR
The Solution

SPF Flattening with MimeProtect

We resolve all your includes and redirects into a single, optimized SPF record with just one lookup.

Automatic Flattening

We resolve all nested includes into direct IP addresses, reducing your lookup count to just 1.

Auto-Updates

When providers change their IPs, we detect it and update your flattened record automatically.

Edge Hosted

Your flattened SPF is served from our global edge network for fast, reliable DNS resolution.

# Your DNS record:
v=spf1 include:_spf.mimeprotect.com ~all
✓ Just 1 lookup

How it works

  • 1
    Add your sending services in the MimeProtect dashboard
  • 2
    We resolve all includes and flatten them into IPs
  • 3
    Point your SPF to our hosted record with one include
  • 4
    We monitor and update automatically when providers change

Why choose MimeProtect for SPF Flattening?

Unlimited Services

Add as many email sending services as you need. Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, SendGrid, Mailchimp—we handle them all.

Always Compliant

Stay within the 10 lookup limit automatically. No more PERMERROR failures or email rejections.

Auto-Updating

When email providers change their IP ranges, we detect it and update your record—no manual intervention required.

Global Edge Network

Your SPF record is served from data centers worldwide for fast, reliable DNS resolution.

Stop worrying about DNS lookup limits

Get SPF Flattening with a Pro or Enterprise plan. Start your free trial today.