An Aggregate Report, also known as a DMARC Summary Report, provides an overview of email authentication results across an entire domain. It includes data on the volume of emails that passed or failed DMARC, SPF, and DKIM checks.
Authentication in the context of email refers to the process of verifying the identity of the email sender. DMARC, DKIM, and SPF are protocols used to authenticate emails and protect against email spoofing and phishing attacks.
A Backup is a copy of data stored on a web hosting server, created to ensure that the data can be restored in case of data loss or server failure. Regular backups are essential for data protection and recovery.
Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transferred to and from a website in a given period. Web hosting plans often come with a specified bandwidth limit.
A Control Panel is a web-based interface provided by web hosting services to manage hosted websites. Common control panels include cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin.
A CMS is a software application used to create, manage, and modify digital content. It is commonly used for website creation and management. Examples include WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.
cPanel is a popular control panel used in web hosting for managing websites, databases, email accounts, and other services through a user-friendly web interface.
A Cryptographic Signature is a digital code generated using a cryptographic algorithm. It is used in DKIM to verify the authenticity of the email sender and ensure that the email has not been altered in transit.
A Dedicated Server is a type of web hosting where an entire server is dedicated to a single client. It offers maximum performance, control, and security but is more expensive than shared or VPS hosting.
DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is an email authentication method that uses cryptographic signatures to verify that an email was sent by an authorized mail server and hasn't been altered in transit. It helps protect your domain from email spoofing and phishing attacks by ensuring the integrity and authenticity of your emails.
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is an email authentication protocol that helps protect your domain from email spoofing. It allows domain owners to specify how unauthenticated emails should be handled and provides a way to receive reports about email sent from their domain.
DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network.
DNS Records are entries in a DNS database that provide information about a domain, such as its IP address, mail server, and authentication policies. Common types of DNS records include A, MX, CNAME, TXT, and NS records.
A Domain Name is a human-readable address used to access a website, such as www.example.com. It is registered through a registrar and points to the IP address of the web hosting server.
A Domain Owner is the individual or organization that has registered a domain name and has control over its DNS settings, including email authentication policies.
An Email Receiver is the email system or service that receives emails on behalf of the recipient. It is responsible for processing, delivering, and applying email authentication checks on incoming messages.
Email spoofing is a fraudulent practice where malicious actors send emails that appear to be from a legitimate domain, usually to deceive recipients into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that benefit the attacker.
A Forensic Report, also known as a DMARC Failure Report, provides detailed information about specific email messages that fail DMARC authentication. These reports contain granular details about each failed email, enabling domain owners to investigate potential abuse or misconfigurations immediately.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and a server on a computer network. It is commonly used to upload and download files from a web hosting server.
Header Fields are components of an email header that provide information about the email's sender, recipient, subject, and other details. In DKIM, specific header fields are included in the signature to verify the email's integrity.
An IP Address is a unique string of numbers separated by periods (IPv4) or colons (IPv6) that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
A Mail Server is a computer system that sends and receives email. It uses email protocols such as SMTP, POP3, and IMAP to handle email delivery and retrieval.
An MX (Mail Exchange) Record is a type of DNS record that specifies the mail servers responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain. It directs email to the appropriate mail server.
A Nameserver is a server that responds to queries about the location of services associated with a domain. It is part of the DNS and helps translate domain names into IP addresses. Registrars often provide nameservers, but they can also be managed by the hosting provider.
Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers send fraudulent emails pretending to be from reputable sources to trick recipients into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.
Plesk is a web hosting control panel that allows administrators to set up new websites, reseller accounts, email accounts, and DNS entries through a web-based interface.
A Registrar is a company that manages the reservation of internet domain names. They handle the registration of domain names and ensure that they are unique and not already taken by someone else. Examples of registrars include Namecheap, GoDaddy, and Network Solutions.
A Selector is used in DKIM to specify which DKIM public key should be used to verify the signature. It is included in the DKIM-Signature header as 's=selector'.
Shared Hosting is a type of web hosting where multiple websites share the same server and its resources. It is cost-effective but may have limitations in performance and customization compared to dedicated hosting.
SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is an email authentication protocol that specifies which mail servers are allowed to send email on behalf of your domain. It helps protect your domain from email spoofing.
An SSL Certificate is a digital certificate that provides authentication for a website and enables an encrypted connection. It is used to secure data transmitted between the user's browser and the web server. Examples include certificates from Let's Encrypt, Comodo, and DigiCert.
A TXT Record is a type of DNS record that allows the domain owner to store text information in the DNS. It is often used to include SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policies for email authentication.
Uptime is the amount of time a web hosting server is operational and accessible over a given period. High uptime is critical for ensuring that a website is available to visitors.
VPS (Virtual Private Server) Hosting is a type of web hosting that provides a virtualized server environment. It offers more control and resources than shared hosting but at a lower cost than a dedicated server. Examples of VPS providers include DigitalOcean, Linode, and Vultr.
Web Hosting is a service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible on the internet. Web hosts provide the technologies and services needed for the website to be viewed on the internet. Examples of web hosting providers include Bluehost, SiteGround, and HostGator.