{"id":9535,"date":"2026-06-03T06:15:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T04:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=9535"},"modified":"2026-06-03T06:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T04:15:19","slug":"optiuni-de-politica-dmarc-explicate","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Explicarea op\u021biunilor de politic\u0103 DMARC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance) allows domain owners to define how receiving mail servers should handle messages that fail email authentication checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A DMARC policy is configured using the <code>p=<\/code> tag within the DMARC record. There are three available policy options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>p=none<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>p=quarantine<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>p=reject<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-4245078341\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Acces timpuriu<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Mai ave\u021bi nevoie de ajutor?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contacta\u021bi echipa noastr\u0103 de servicii pentru clien\u021bi.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Trimite mesaj<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each option provides a different level of protection against email spoofing and phishing attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#DMARC_Monitoring_Mode_pnone\" >DMARC Monitoring Mode (p=none)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#When_to_Use_pnone\" >When to Use p=none<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#DMARC_Quarantine_Mode_pquarantine\" >DMARC Quarantine Mode (p=quarantine)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#When_to_Use_pquarantine\" >When to Use p=quarantine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#DMARC_Reject_Mode_preject\" >DMARC Reject Mode (p=reject)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#When_to_Use_preject\" >When to Use p=reject<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#Comparing_DMARC_Policies\" >Comparing DMARC Policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#Recommended_Deployment_Approach\" >Recommended Deployment Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/dmarc-policy-options-explained\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DMARC_Monitoring_Mode_pnone\"><\/span>DMARC Monitoring Mode (<code>p=none<\/code>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <code>p=none<\/code> policy is used for monitoring purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When this policy is enabled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SPF and DKIM checks are still performed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DMARC reports can be generated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No action is taken against messages that fail DMARC validation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messages that fail authentication are delivered normally, allowing administrators to review DMARC reports and identify legitimate email sources before enforcing stricter policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_pnone\"><\/span>When to Use <code>p=none<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This policy is commonly used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During the initial DMARC deployment phase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To collect DMARC reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To identify misconfigured email services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before moving to stricter enforcement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DMARC_Quarantine_Mode_pquarantine\"><\/span>DMARC Quarantine Mode (<code>p=quarantine<\/code>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <code>p=quarantine<\/code> policy instructs receiving mail servers to treat messages that fail DMARC validation as suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a message fails DMARC checks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is typically placed in the Spam or Junk folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may be marked as suspicious.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is usually not delivered directly to the recipient&#8217;s inbox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact handling depends on the recipient&#8217;s email provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_pquarantine\"><\/span>When to Use <code>p=quarantine<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This policy is useful when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You want stronger protection against spoofing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are confident that legitimate email sources are properly configured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to reduce the risk of phishing while still allowing failed messages to be reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DMARC_Reject_Mode_preject\"><\/span>DMARC Reject Mode (<code>p=reject<\/code>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <code>p=reject<\/code> policy provides the highest level of DMARC enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a message fails DMARC validation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The receiving server is instructed to reject it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The message is not delivered to the inbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The message is typically not delivered to the Spam folder either.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, unauthorized messages pretending to come from your domain are blocked before reaching the recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_preject\"><\/span>When to Use <code>p=reject<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This policy is generally recommended when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SPF and DKIM are fully configured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All legitimate sending services have been identified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DMARC reports confirm that valid email traffic is passing authentication successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_DMARC_Policies\"><\/span>Comparing DMARC Policies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Policy<\/th><th>Failed Messages<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><code>p=none<\/code><\/td><td>Monitored only, no action taken<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>p=quarantine<\/code><\/td><td>Usually sent to Spam or Junk folders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>p=reject<\/code><\/td><td>Rejected and not delivered<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Deployment_Approach\"><\/span>Recommended Deployment Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many organizations implement DMARC gradually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with <code>p=none<\/code> to monitor email traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move to <code>p=quarantine<\/code> once legitimate senders are properly configured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to <code>p=reject<\/code> when authentication is working consistently across all email sources.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This staged approach helps minimize the risk of legitimate messages being affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DMARC offers three policy levels. <code>p=none<\/code> monitors email traffic without enforcement, <code>p=quarantine<\/code> directs suspicious messages to spam folders, and <code>p=reject<\/code> blocks messages that fail authentication entirely. Choosing the appropriate policy depends on your email infrastructure and the level of protection you want to provide against spoofing and phishing attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[62],"manual_kb_tag":[247,740,797,996,5255,5256,5257,5258,5259,5260],"class_list":["post-9535","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-domain-management-in-panel","manual_kb_tag-phishing-protection","manual_kb_tag-email-spoofing","manual_kb_tag-email-authentication","manual_kb_tag-dmarc-policy","manual_kb_tag-domain-based-message-authentication-reporting-and-conformance","manual_kb_tag-policy-enforcement","manual_kb_tag-monitoring-mode","manual_kb_tag-quarantine-mode","manual_kb_tag-reject-mode","manual_kb_tag-policy-deployment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9536,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9535\/revisions\/9536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=9535"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=9535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}