Cannot Approve Source

SPF lookup limits and other blockers

3 min read Troubleshooting

Cannot Approve Source

If clicking "Approve" doesn't work, check these issues:

SPF Lookup Limit

SPF records are limited to 10 DNS lookups. If you're at the limit:

  • Use DMARC Busta's Managed SPF feature (flattens lookups)
  • Remove unused email providers from SPF
  • Consolidate IPs into include mechanisms

Other Issues

  • Check for SPF syntax errors in your record
  • Wait for DNS propagation (5-15 minutes)
  • Verify the domain has SPF delegation enabled