Welcome to MonitorDMARC

DMARC reports are important. They're also, frankly, a pain to read. A raw DMARC report is a compressed XML file that looks like it was written by a server for other servers — because it was. MonitorDMARC exists to change that.

We collect your DMARC aggregate (RUA) and forensic (RUF) reports, parse them automatically, and present the results in plain English so you can actually act on what you're seeing. We also watch your SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI DNS records around the clock and alert you the moment anything changes.

This documentation covers everything from getting your first domain set up to understanding the finer points of your report data.

What MonitorDMARC Does

Here's a plain-English summary of the core features:

Aggregate Report Monitoring (RUA) ISPs like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo send daily reports showing how your email is performing against your DMARC policy. These reports tell you whether your emails are passing SPF and DKIM checks, and from which IP addresses email is being sent in your name. MonitorDMARC receives these reports, parses them, and displays the results in your dashboard.

Forensic Report Monitoring (RUF) Forensic reports are sent when individual emails fail DMARC authentication. They contain more detail than aggregate reports — useful for diagnosing specific failures. Not all ISPs send these, but when they do, MonitorDMARC captures and displays them.

DNS Record Monitoring Your SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI records live in DNS. If someone (or something) changes them — even accidentally — it can break your email authentication overnight. MonitorDMARC checks your DNS records regularly and sends you an alert if anything changes.

Long-Term Data Retention Most DMARC tools keep 30–90 days of report history. That's often not enough to spot slow-moving problems or satisfy compliance requirements. MonitorDMARC keeps your data for 1–3 years depending on your plan, so you have real historical context when you need it.

New Here? Start With These

If you've just signed up and want to get up and running, follow these guides in order:

  1. Add Your First Domain
  2. Update Your DMARC Record to Send Reports
  3. Set Up DNS Record Monitoring

Heads up: After you update your DMARC record, it takes 24–48 hours for reports to start arriving. That's not a MonitorDMARC issue — it's just how DMARC works. ISPs send aggregate reports once per day, and it takes time for your DNS changes to propagate. Don't panic if your dashboard looks empty on day one.

How Reports Get to MonitorDMARC

This trips people up, so it's worth explaining clearly.

MonitorDMARC doesn't go out and fetch your DMARC reports — the ISPs send them to us. To make that happen, you need to add our report addresses to your DMARC DNS record:

v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:rua@app.monitordmarc.com; ruf=mailto:ruf@app.monitordmarc.com

Once that record is published, ISPs will start sending your reports to us automatically. We process them every 30 minutes and display the results in your dashboard.

If you're already using another DMARC monitoring service, you can include both addresses in your rua tag separated by a comma — you don't have to choose one or the other. See Migrating From Another DMARC Tool for details.

Report Addresses

Report Type Address
Aggregate Reports (RUA) rua@app.monitordmarc.com
Forensic Reports (RUF) ruf@app.monitordmarc.com

Enterprise Dedicated plan customers get their own dedicated report addresses. See Enterprise Dedicated Setup.

Plans and Limits

Starter Professional Business Enterprise
Price $19.99/mo $49.99/mo $99.99/mo $299.99/mo
Domains 2 5 15 Unlimited
Email Volume 500k/mo 2M/mo 5M/mo Unlimited
Data Retention 1 year 2 years 3 years Custom
Priority Support — ✓ ✓ ✓
API Access — — ✓ ✓

All plans include a 14-day free trial — no credit card required.

If you're an MSP managing multiple client domains, the Business plan is worth a close look. Fifteen domains at $99.99/month works out to under $7 per domain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical knowledge to use MonitorDMARC? Not really. If you can log into your domain registrar and edit a DNS record, you have enough technical knowledge to get set up. Our getting-started guides walk you through every step.

How long until I see my first report? After you update your DMARC DNS record, expect 24–48 hours before your first reports arrive. ISPs send aggregate reports once per day, so there's an inherent delay. Once they start coming in, you'll receive reports daily.

What if I already have a DMARC record with another service? You can add MonitorDMARC's report address alongside your existing one. The rua tag supports multiple addresses:

rua=mailto:existing@othertool.com,mailto:rua@app.monitordmarc.com

Your existing service won't be affected.

Will MonitorDMARC change my DMARC policy? No. MonitorDMARC is a monitoring tool — we receive and display your reports. We don't make changes to your DNS records or enforce your DMARC policy. You stay in control.

What's the difference between RUA and RUF reports? RUA (aggregate) reports are sent by ISPs once per day and contain summary statistics for all email sent from your domain during that period. RUF (forensic) reports are sent when individual emails fail DMARC checks and contain more detail about those specific failures. Not all ISPs send RUF reports — Google, for example, does not.

What happens when my trial ends? Your monitoring pauses until you add a payment method and subscribe. Your data is safe — we don't delete it when a trial expires. If you subscribe within 30 days, everything picks right back up where it left off.

Getting Help

If something isn't working or you have a question that isn't covered in these docs, we want to hear about it.

Support email: support@monitordmarc.com

We're a small team, but we respond personally — you won't get a bot-generated reply. If you're on the Professional, Business, or Enterprise plan, you have priority support, which means faster response times.

When you write in, it helps to include:

  • The domain name you're having trouble with
  • What you expected to happen
  • What actually happened
  • Any error messages you're seeing

The more detail you give us, the faster we can help.

A Note on DMARC in General

If you're new to DMARC, SPF, and DKIM, these aren't MonitorDMARC-specific concepts — they're open email authentication standards used by every major ISP. Understanding the basics will help you get more out of your reports.

We've written plain-English explanations of the key concepts in the DMARC Concepts section. It's worth a read if terms like "alignment," "quarantine policy," or "SPF flattening" don't mean much to you yet.

MonitorDMARC Documentation — last updated May 2026