Creating SPF Records

Creating SPF Records

Hi, I have some problems with creating the SFP records for my domain...
Which method should I use?

1. -> Controlpanel -> Org Settings -> DomainKeys
Generate DNS TXT record ". _domainkey. " or  " _domainkey "  - with or without the "dots"?
Enter the " TXT Record Value "

2. Or should I use the method as described here  https://adminconsole.wiki.zoho.com/domains/SPF-Record.html
enter DNS TXT record with the value " v=spf1 mx include:zoho.com ~all "
I cannot enter the "@" sign withmy provider

I've tried both with no luck... Any suggestions ?

Thanks,
Oliver