SPF Record with or without plus

Technically, yes, there is a difference.

According to the SPF Record Syntax, a plus sign (+) indicates that the record should pass, no questions asked.

The absence of a plus sign, or the inclusion of a question mark (?) indicates neutral status — the domain owner is not offering an opinion about whether the message should pass.

However, the end result is (almost) always the same: the email will pass.

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