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What is an SPF Softfail? Understanding the ~all Qualifier

📅 12 May 2026 spf email dns deliverability

SPF softfail (~all) tells receivers an email probably isn't authorised, but to deliver it anyway. Here's what it means, when to use it, and when -all is safer.