How to Change DNS Settings at TransIP: Set Up DMARC, SPF & DKIM

February 13, 2025 · DMARC Analyzer Pro

Complete guide to configuring DMARC, SPF, and DKIM DNS records at TransIP, the largest Dutch domain registrar. Protect your domain from email spoofing.

Introduction

TransIP is the largest domain registrar in the Netherlands, trusted by hundreds of thousands of Dutch businesses and individuals. Now part of the team.blue group, TransIP is known for its developer-friendly interface, competitive pricing, and excellent Dutch-language support. If your domain is registered with TransIP, this guide will walk you through configuring DMARC, SPF, and DKIM records to protect your email from spoofing and phishing.

TransIP's control panel makes DNS management intuitive, and you can have all three records set up in under 10 minutes.

The Importance of Email Authentication for Dutch Businesses

The Netherlands has one of the highest internet penetration rates in Europe, making Dutch businesses frequent targets for email-based attacks. The Dutch government has been actively promoting email security standards, and many Dutch organizations now require DMARC compliance for business email communication. Setting up these records is not just good security practice -- it is increasingly a business necessity.

Start by scanning your domain at https://dmarcanalyzer.pro/tools/dns-checker to see your current email authentication status.

Step 1: Log In to TransIP Control Panel

Go to https://www.transip.nl/cp/ and log in with your TransIP account. TransIP uses two-factor authentication by default, so have your 2FA device ready. After logging in, you will see the TransIP control panel with your domains, VPS servers, and other services listed.

Step 2: Open DNS Settings for Your Domain

Click on "Domeinen" (Domains) in the left sidebar. Find and click on the domain you want to configure. Navigate to the "DNS" tab. TransIP's DNS editor displays all current records in a clean table. You will see columns for Name, TTL, Type, and Value. The interface allows you to add, edit, and delete records directly.

Step 3: Add Your SPF Record

Click the "Add DNS entry" (Voeg DNS entry toe) button. Set the Name to @ (root domain). Set the TTL to 3600 (or leave the default). Set the Type to TXT. In the Value field, enter: v=spf1 include:_spf.transip.email ~all.

TransIP uses _spf.transip.email for their email services. If you use other providers, include them: v=spf1 include:_spf.transip.email include:_spf.google.com ~all. Click "Save" (Opslaan). TransIP processes DNS changes quickly -- often within minutes.

Check your SPF record validity at https://dmarcanalyzer.pro/tools/spf-checker. The tool verifies syntax, lookup count, and potential conflicts.

Step 4: Add Your DKIM Record

Click "Add DNS entry". Set the Name to your DKIM selector followed by ._domainkey (e.g., transip._domainkey). Set the Type to TXT. Paste the DKIM public key value from your email provider. Click Save.

TransIP note: If you use TransIP's email hosting, they may automatically configure DKIM for your domain. Check the "E-mail" section in your control panel to see if DKIM signing is already enabled. If it is, the corresponding DNS record should already be present in your DNS zone.

Step 5: Add Your DMARC Record

Click "Add DNS entry". Set the Name to _dmarc. Set the Type to TXT. Enter your DMARC record: v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.nl; ruf=mailto:forensic@yourdomain.nl; fo=1; adkim=r; aspf=r; ri=86400. Click Save.

The ri=86400 parameter requests reports every 24 hours. This is a good starting point for monitoring. Build your custom DMARC record at https://dmarcanalyzer.pro/tools/dmarc-builder -- it handles all the parameters and edge cases.

Step 6: Verify Your Records

TransIP DNS changes typically propagate very quickly, often within 5 minutes for records served by TransIP nameservers. Verify your setup at https://dmarcanalyzer.pro/tools/dns-checker. Test all three records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) to confirm they are properly resolving.

TransIP-Specific Advanced Features

API-based DNS management: TransIP offers a powerful REST API that allows you to manage DNS records programmatically. If you manage multiple domains, this can save significant time. The API documentation is available at https://api.transip.nl/rest/doc.html.

DNS templates: TransIP supports DNS templates that let you apply the same set of records to multiple domains at once. This is especially useful if you are setting up email authentication for several domains simultaneously.

DNSSEC support: TransIP supports DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions), which adds an additional layer of security to your DNS records. Consider enabling DNSSEC for your domain to prevent DNS spoofing attacks.

Monitor with DMARC Analyzer Pro

Once your records are active, monitoring is critical. DMARC Analyzer Pro (https://dmarcanalyzer.pro) provides everything you need to manage your email authentication journey. The platform offers a real-time dashboard with authentication statistics, identification of all email sources (authorized and unauthorized), guided enforcement path with clear milestones, AI analysis that interprets your reports and suggests next steps, SPF flattening to manage lookup limits, blacklist monitoring for reputation protection, and team management for MSPs and agencies managing multiple domains.

TransIP users especially appreciate the clean interface and EU-based data processing, aligning with Dutch privacy expectations. Start free at https://dmarcanalyzer.pro/register.

Conclusion

TransIP makes DNS management simple with their modern, developer-friendly control panel. Adding DMARC, SPF, and DKIM records takes just minutes, but the protection they provide is lasting. Pair your DNS records with DMARC Analyzer Pro (https://dmarcanalyzer.pro) for continuous monitoring and a clear path to full email authentication enforcement.