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Email Setup
Why your emails go to spam (and how to fix it)
Improve deliverability with simple settings.
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Quick answer
Improve deliverability with simple settings.
- Professional email improves trust. Use IMAP to keep messages synced across devices.
- Deliverability improves when SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are set correctly.
- Consistent sending habits help mailbox providers trust your domain.
Key details
Spam filters look for authentication records like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
You can enable SPF and DKIM in your SiteHosts dashboard with one click.
Avoid using spammy wording and always send from a branded domain.
Step-by-step
- Enable SPF and DKIM in your email settings.
- Send a test email to a Gmail address and check the spam folder.
- Reduce excessive links and images in emails.
Quick checklist
- Confirm server settings in your dashboard
- Test sending and receiving
- Add SPF/DKIM if emails hit spam
- Save your IMAP and SMTP settings somewhere safe
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