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Activision.com is operated by Activision Publishing. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.

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Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
Yes
Mail server responds to SMTP handshake
MX Records
2
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for activision.com Mail Exchange records. They tell other mail servers which hosts are responsible for receiving email at this domain, in priority order. Lower priority numbers are tried first.

2 RECORDS
#10
mxb-00381101.gslb.pphosted.com 148.163.133.2
Reachable
#10
mxa-00381101.gslb.pphosted.com 148.163.137.2
Reachable
SMTP Handshake Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. We open a live SMTP connection to the primary MX and read the greeting banner. A response confirms the mail server is alive and accepting connections. Responsive
BANNER220 mx0a-00381101.pphosted.com ESMTP mfa-m0170111
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

activision.com Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC

3/3 PASS
SPF Sender Policy Framework. A DNS record listing which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain. Receivers reject or flag mail from unauthorized servers. Pass
TXTv=spf1 include:spfa.activision.com ~all
Authorized senders are defined and pass SPF policy.
DKIM DomainKeys Identified Mail. The sending server cryptographically signs outbound mail with a private key, and receivers verify the signature using a public key in DNS. Pass
SELECTORDetected via standard selectors
A DKIM signature was detected. Outbound mail from this domain can be cryptographically verified.
DMARC Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject. Quarantine
TXTv=DMARC1; p=quarantine;
Receivers are instructed to quarantine (route to spam) any mail that fails SPF or DKIM.

activision.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

32 YEARS OLD
RegistrarMarkMonitor, Inc.
IANA ID292
RegisteredOctober 26, 1993
Last UpdatedDecember 1, 2025
ExpiresOctober 24, 2026
Age32 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (8)
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  • ns1-126.akam.net
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  • ns1-140.akam.net
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  • asia2.akam.net
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Registrant
Activision Publishing, Inc
UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain

About activision.com

Activision Publishing (activision.com) is a major video game publisher headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Now part of Microsoft following the 2023 acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the company is responsible for iconic franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush. The activision.com domain serves the corporate workforce across global studio locations.

Activision implements enterprise email authentication on the activision.com domain with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC enforcement. As a high-profile gaming brand, Activision faces phishing threats targeting players with fake account security alerts and promotional offers, making corporate domain authentication essential for brand protection.

SMTP verification of activision.com addresses returns definitive responses for valid and invalid mailboxes. The domain does not function as catch-all. Enterprise mail infrastructure implements standard rate limiting on inbound SMTP connections.

For partners communicating with Activision employees, proper sender authentication improves deliverability. Activision's corporate email filters enforce SPF, DKIM, and DMARC validation. Full authentication compliance ensures reliable inbox delivery to activision.com addresses.

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Common Questions About activision.com

Is activision.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. activision.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Corporate Email operated by Activision Publishing and addresses on activision.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid activision.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a activision.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a activision.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @activision.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against activision.com's mail servers, confirming whether the mailbox exists, is reachable, and is safe to send to. No email is ever delivered during the check.
Can I check if a activision.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to activision.com's mail server, opens an SMTP session, and queries the mailbox using the RCPT TO command without ever transmitting an actual email. The server's response confirms whether the activision.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for activision.com?
activision.com currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mxb-00381101.gslb.pphosted.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a activision.com address. The full list with priorities and IP addresses is in the MX Records panel above. MX records tell sending servers where to route email for activision.com.
Does activision.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
activision.com enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: quarantine). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @activision.com is genuine, and activision.com's DMARC policy of 'quarantine' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to activision.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from activision.com usually fall into three buckets: the mailbox doesn't exist (5xx user unknown), the inbox is full, or your sending domain isn't authenticated to activision.com's satisfaction. The fastest fix is to run each address through a free email verifier before you send, and to make sure your own SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are configured correctly so activision.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of activision.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of activision.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, activision.com catch-all detection, role-account detection, and disposable-domain matching. Results typically come back within minutes and previously-failed addresses on your blacklist are reprocessed for free. For continuous high-volume needs, see our unlimited email verification API.
Is it safe to accept signups from activision.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. activision.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @activision.com behave like any other real user. Pipe each address through a real-time email verifier API at the moment of signup to catch typos and dead mailboxes, but there is no need to block activision.com by default.
What email format does activision.com use for usernames?
Most activision.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@activision.com, firstinitiallast@activision.com, or first@activision.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on Activision Publishing. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @activision.com address exists is to run it through a free email verification tool. Guessing patterns will produce a high bounce rate and damage your sender reputation.
How is the activision.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for activision.com combines disposable-domain classification, mail-server reachability, MX record presence and depth, SPF / DKIM / DMARC enforcement, DMARC policy strength, SMTP banner response, and domain age. Lower scores mean safer to send to. Disposable domains are pinned at the high end of the scale. The activision.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is activision.com a valid email domain?
Yes, activision.com is the official corporate email domain for Activision Publishing. It is used for internal business communications.
Is activision.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, activision.com is a corporate email domain belonging to Activision Publishing, used exclusively by employees and authorized personnel.
What mail server does activision.com use?
activision.com uses enterprise-grade mail infrastructure. Check the MX records section for specific mail server details.
Can I send marketing emails to activision.com addresses?
B2B marketing to activision.com requires proper consent. Corporate domains may use catch-all configurations, so verify individual addresses before sending.
How do I verify an email address at activision.com?
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