How to: Look up a domain's SPF record using Windows Command Prompt


Instructions

1) Open Command Prompt.

2) Type nslookup and press Enter.

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3) Type set type=txt and press Enter.

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4) Type the name of the domain you wish to query and press Enter.

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OUTCOME

If an SPF record exists for the domain you entered, it will be displayed in a manner similar to the following:

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Type exit and press Enter to exit nslookup.

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Close the Command Prompt window by clicking the X button in the upper-right corner or by typing exit and pressing Enter.

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