---
title: "How to Verify Your DNS Records"
slug: "how-to-check-your-dns-records"
tags: ["DIG", "DMARC", "DNS", "SPF"]
updated: 2025-09-08T19:36:03Z
published: 2025-09-08T19:36:03Z
canonical: "help.opensense.com/how-to-check-your-dns-records"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.opensense.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Verify Your DNS Records

To ensure your email authentication records are correctly configured, follow these steps to check your CNAME, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC DNS records.

> [!WARNING]
> Note: Replace **customer.com** with your domain name

## Recommended Tool

You can use the [Google Toolbox Dig](https://toolbox.googleapps.com/apps/dig/) for a quick, browser-based way to check DNS records. Alternatively, you can run the `dig` command directly from your terminal or command line.

### 1. CNAME Record

**Google Dig**

Select **CNAME** and type in your custom record **(smart.customer.com)**

**Expected Result**

```plaintext
whs.sendergen.com
```

![](https://cdn.document360.io/05b0e12d-96a6-4b75-a423-672ab2be88d7/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2025-09-08 at 12.20.22 PM.jpg)

### 2. SPF Record

**Google Dig**

Select **TXT** and enter your domain into the **Name** field.

**Expected Result**

The record will **always begin with** `v=spf1`, but the rest of the entries (e.g., `include:`, `ip4:`, `-all`) **may look different based on your organization’s configuration**.

```plaintext
v=spf1 include:_spf.sendergen.com
```

![](https://cdn.document360.io/05b0e12d-96a6-4b75-a423-672ab2be88d7/Images/Documentation/image-1757355051121.png)

### Opensense Support

For further assistance, contact Opensense Support:

- Email: help@opensense.com
- Knowledge Base: help.opensense.com