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Syntax of SPF exp modifier?

2004-01-13 03:22:48
The documentation is a little light on the syntax of the exp modifier, that allows the domain admin to provide a brief explanation of SPF-related delivery failure in a TXT record.

Intuitively, it would seem that a "relative" domain-macro would be sufficient, so in the records for example.com, "exp=SPFFAIL" would refer to a TXT lookup of SPFFAIL.example.com.

Using the SPF tester at http://www.dnsstuff.com/pages/spf.htm suggests that an "absolute" domain-macro is required, like "exp=SPFFAIL.example.com".

Is the DNS Stuff tester right in failing to look up "relative" macros? What is the formal definition of the exp modifier?

Thanks!

(Publishing SPF at billericaybaptist.net and billericaychoral.org.uk)

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