FALKEN'S MAZE / CHECKS / SPF LOOKUP LIMIT

SPF lookup limit

What Joshua checks

Counts DNS lookups in the SPF record against the limit of 10.

Why it matters

Over 10 lookups makes SPF fail permanently, so mail can be rejected.

How to fix it

Flatten includes or remove services you no longer use.

In the Maze Score

Worth

5 points (half for a warning)

Severity

Medium

Runs on

Pro (Watchtower) and above

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