SpamAssassin rule
SPF_PASS
SPF passes
-0.001 points
Header test
What SPF_PASS means
The server that sent the message is listed in the SPF record of the envelope sender's domain.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “SPF: sender matches SPF record”
Is this a problem?
Nothing to do. Keep the SPF record up to date when you add a new email service.
This rule lowers the spam score: it is a sign of legitimate mail.
Does your email trigger SPF_PASS?
Send it to a free test address: we run SpamAssassin, check SPF, DKIM and DMARC and show every rule with a fix.
Open the email spam checkerRelated rules
ARC_INVALIDARC signature is invalid
DKIM_ADSP_ALLDomain says it signs all mail, but this message is unsigned
DKIM_ADSP_DISCARDDomain asks to discard unsigned mail
DKIM_ADSP_NXDOMAINFrom domain does not exist
DKIM_INVALIDDKIM signature is invalid
DKIM_SIGNEDMessage is DKIM-signed
DKIM_VALIDValid DKIM signature
DKIM_VALID_AUDKIM signature from your own domain
DKIM_VALID_EFDKIM signature from the envelope sender's domain
Frequently asked questions
What does SPF_PASS mean?
The server that sent the message is listed in the SPF record of the envelope sender's domain.
How do I fix SPF_PASS?
Nothing to do. Keep the SPF record up to date when you add a new email service.
How many points does SPF_PASS add?
-0.001 points in the default SpamAssassin ruleset (network tests on, Bayes off). A message is treated as spam from 5.0 points. Mail servers can change scores locally.