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Alabama.gov

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Alabama.gov is operated by State of Alabama. The domain runs 1 mail exchange 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
1
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for alabama.gov 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.

1 RECORD
#10
alabama-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.8.52
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 DS1PEPF00017E08.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Sun, 17 May 2026 22:10:17 +0000 [08DEB431AAE00D1A]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

alabama.gov 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:_spf.alabama.gov -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. Reject
TXTv=DMARC1; p=reject; pct=100; fo=1; aspf=s; rua=mailto:2bee4636@inbox.ondmarc.com, mailto:dmarc@alabama.gov; ruf=mailto:2bee4636@inbox.ondmarc.com, mailto:dmarc@alabama.gov;
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.

alabama.gov Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

24 YEARS OLD
Registrarget.gov
IANA ID8888888
RegisteredJanuary 29, 2002
Last UpdatedAugust 9, 2025
ExpiresAugust 4, 2026
Age24 years
TLD.gov
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
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About this Domain

About alabama.gov

The domain alabama.gov is the official web presence for the State of Alabama, providing residents with access to state government services, agencies, and information. Alabama's state government, headquartered in Montgomery, oversees public services including education, transportation, health, and law enforcement across the state.

As a .gov domain, alabama.gov is required to implement email authentication protocols including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. In alignment with federal guidance and CISA BOD 18-01, U.S. government domains at all levels have adopted DMARC policies to prevent phishing and email impersonation. Fraudulent emails appearing to originate from state government addresses can be used in scams targeting Alabama residents.

Alabama state government mail servers typically do not function as catch-all systems. Invalid recipient addresses are rejected during the SMTP transaction. State email infrastructure often includes greylisting for unknown senders and rate limiting to manage message volume and reduce spam.

Delivering email to alabama.gov requires strict adherence to email authentication standards. State government email gateways employ advanced spam filtering, content inspection, and sender reputation checks. Senders should ensure valid SPF and DKIM records, a published DMARC policy, and consistent sending patterns to maximize deliverability to Alabama state government inboxes.

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Common Questions About alabama.gov

Is alabama.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. alabama.gov is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Government Email operated by State of Alabama and addresses on alabama.gov are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid alabama.gov mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a alabama.gov email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a alabama.gov email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @alabama.gov mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against alabama.gov'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 alabama.gov email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to alabama.gov'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 alabama.gov mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for alabama.gov?
alabama.gov currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is alabama-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a alabama.gov 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 alabama.gov.
Does alabama.gov use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
alabama.gov enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: reject). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @alabama.gov is genuine, and alabama.gov's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to alabama.gov bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from alabama.gov 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 alabama.gov'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 alabama.gov's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of alabama.gov email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of alabama.gov addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, alabama.gov 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 alabama.gov email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. alabama.gov is a legitimate email service and signups from @alabama.gov 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 alabama.gov by default.
What email format does alabama.gov use for usernames?
Most alabama.gov mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@alabama.gov, firstinitiallast@alabama.gov, or first@alabama.gov, but the actual local-part rules depend on State of Alabama. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @alabama.gov 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 alabama.gov risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for alabama.gov 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 alabama.gov score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is alabama.gov a valid government email domain?
Yes, alabama.gov is a valid official government email domain operated by State of Alabama. It is used by government employees and officials for official correspondence.
Is alabama.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, alabama.gov is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It is an official government domain used for legitimate government communications and operations.
What mail server does alabama.gov use?
alabama.gov uses mail servers managed by State of Alabama. Check the MX records section above for specific server details and authentication configuration.
Can I send emails to alabama.gov addresses?
Yes, alabama.gov addresses accept incoming email. Government mail servers typically enforce strict spam filtering, authentication checks (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and content scanning. Ensure your sending domain is properly authenticated.
How do I verify an email address at alabama.gov?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify alabama.gov addresses. Government domains may have specific SMTP behaviors including greylisting and strict rate limiting. Our tool handles these provider-specific configurations automatically.