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Alcorn.edu

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Alcorn.edu is operated by Alcorn State University. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.

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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 alcorn.edu 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-0052a001.gslb.pphosted.com 148.163.135.135
Reachable
#10
mxa-0052a001.gslb.pphosted.com 148.163.139.142
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-0052a001.pphosted.com ESMTP mfa-m0205668
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

alcorn.edu Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC

2/3 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-0052a001.pphosted.com include:e2ma.net include:verifymyfafsa.com include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:spf.outreachsystems.com include:cust-spf.cashnet.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. Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for alcorn.edu.
No DKIM signature was detected. Receivers cannot verify the integrity of outbound mail.
DMARC Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject. None
TXTv=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:desmond@alcorn.edu; ruf=mailto:desmond@alcorn.edu; fo=1; adkim=r; aspf=r
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.

alcorn.edu Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

31 YEARS OLD
RegisteredApril 19, 1995
Last UpdatedMarch 12, 2026
ExpiresJuly 31, 2027
Age31 years
TLD.edu
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
  • LEONARD.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
  • ROXY.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
Registrant
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS, UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
Pavan Gorthi Alcorn State University
kumar@alcorn.edu·Lorman, MS, UNITED STATES·16018776182

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Common Questions About alcorn.edu

Is alcorn.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. alcorn.edu is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by Alcorn State University and addresses on alcorn.edu are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid alcorn.edu mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a alcorn.edu email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a alcorn.edu email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @alcorn.edu mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against alcorn.edu'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 alcorn.edu email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to alcorn.edu'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 alcorn.edu mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for alcorn.edu?
alcorn.edu currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mxb-0052a001.gslb.pphosted.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a alcorn.edu 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 alcorn.edu.
Does alcorn.edu use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
alcorn.edu has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, and DMARC (policy: none). Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate alcorn.edu mail.
Why do emails to alcorn.edu bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from alcorn.edu 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 alcorn.edu'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 alcorn.edu's receivers trust you.
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What email format does alcorn.edu use for usernames?
Most alcorn.edu mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@alcorn.edu, firstinitiallast@alcorn.edu, or first@alcorn.edu, but the actual local-part rules depend on Alcorn State University. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @alcorn.edu 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 alcorn.edu risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for alcorn.edu 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 alcorn.edu score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.