Sender Policy Framework

To comply with SPF :

1. Determine which systems send email on behalf of an @temple.edu address. Keep in mind that this also includes emails sent by automatic processes such as confirmation messages and renewal notifications.
   
2. Find out the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or IP address of the system that sends the email. If you are working with a vendor, you will need to ask the vendor for this information.
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3. Complete the Sender Policy Framework request form.

The information that you register will be reviewed by the Office of Information Security for approval. If approved, you will be notified and the FQDN or IP address will be added to the SPF record.

Tips on filling out the registration form:

- You can add any comments in the Description field or just type Sender Policy Framework.

- Please be aware that Primary and Secondary contacts are required on the form because they will be notified by email when it is time to renew the information.

- If you manage the application and it is hosted on campus, you will need to provide the FQDN or IP address of the server that distributes the mail for your application, as in these examples:

• listserv.temple.edu (FQDN)
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• 155.247.166.171 (IP address)

- If the application is hosted by a vendor, your vendor may provide information. Below are examples. Please include it in the Sender Policy Framework form:

• "v=spf1 ip4:66.151.109.0/24 a mx ~all"
  
• "v=spf1 ip4:55.11.65.20/2 ip4:176.33.87.19/2 ip4:212.63.89.33/2 -all"
  
• "v=spf1 mx/24 mx:offsite.domain.com/24 -all"

Important Notes:

• If an FQDN or IP address changes, you must update the registration information.
  
• All approved requests will need to be re-certified on an annual basis. You will receive an email prior to expiration so you can request an additional year.
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• If you or your vendor plan to add a new system or application to send "@temple.edu" email, please notify Information Technology Services four weeks prior to implementation so that there is ample time to investigate security concerns, add the information and validate their proper functionality prior to any email being sent.

Please contact the Technology Support Center at tuhelp.temple.edu (click Chat or Request Help) or call 215-204-8000 .