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Bbox.fr

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Bbox.fr is operated by Bouygues Telecom. 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 bbox.fr 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
mx.bbox.fr 194.158.98.50
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 mx-by.bbox.fr ESMTP Postfix
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

bbox.fr 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 ip4:194.158.98.0/24 ip4:212.195.103.0/25 ip6:2001:0860:e200:0000:c000::/66 ip6:2001:0860:e206:0000:c000::/66 ?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; fo=1; rua=mailto:dmarc_rua@emaildefense.proofpoint.com,mailto:rua@bouygues-telecom.fr; ruf=mailto:dmarc_ruf@emaildefense.proofpoint.com,mailto:ruf@bouygues-telecom.fr;
Receivers are instructed to quarantine (route to spam) any mail that fails SPF or DKIM.

bbox.fr Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

17 YEARS OLD
RegistrarNAMESHIELD
IANA ID1251
RegisteredMay 14, 2008
Last UpdatedJuly 13, 2025
ExpiresJuly 10, 2026
Age17 years
TLD.fr
Authoritative Nameservers (5)
  • ns1.bouyguesbox.fr
  • ns2.bouyguesbox.fr
  • nsa.perf1.fr
  • nsb.perf1.com
  • nsc.perf1.com
Registrant
BOUYGUES TELECOM
webmaster@bouyguestelecom.fr·FRANCE·33181751099
Technical Contact
BOUYGUES TELECOM
dnsextmaster@bouyguestelecom.fr·FRANCE·33146018783
About this Domain

About bbox.fr

bbox.fr is the email domain associated with Bouygues Telecom's Bbox broadband service in France. Bouygues Telecom is one of France's major telecommunications operators, and Bbox is their broadband internet and TV offering. Email accounts on bbox.fr are provided to Bbox broadband subscribers.

bbox.fr supports SPF records for sender authentication, and DKIM signing is available for outbound messages. DMARC policies are published at standard levels for French ISP domains. Proper authentication is essential for reliable delivery to bbox.fr mailboxes.

The bbox.fr mail servers validate recipients during the SMTP handshake, returning errors for nonexistent addresses. Bouygues Telecom applies comprehensive spam filtering including reputation evaluation, content scanning, and authentication checks on all inbound messages.

For delivery to bbox.fr, authenticate with SPF and DKIM, maintain clean lists, and comply with French email regulations including CNIL guidelines and GDPR. French ISPs like Bouygues Telecom are attentive to spam complaints, so confirmed opt-in and prompt unsubscribe handling are essential.

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Common Questions About bbox.fr

Is bbox.fr a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. bbox.fr is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as ISP Email Provider operated by Bouygues Telecom and addresses on bbox.fr are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid bbox.fr mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a bbox.fr email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a bbox.fr email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @bbox.fr mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against bbox.fr'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 bbox.fr email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to bbox.fr'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 bbox.fr mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for bbox.fr?
bbox.fr currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is mx.bbox.fr, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a bbox.fr 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 bbox.fr.
Does bbox.fr use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
bbox.fr 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 @bbox.fr is genuine, and bbox.fr's DMARC policy of 'quarantine' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to bbox.fr bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from bbox.fr 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 bbox.fr'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 bbox.fr's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of bbox.fr email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of bbox.fr addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, bbox.fr 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 bbox.fr email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. bbox.fr is a legitimate email service and signups from @bbox.fr 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 bbox.fr by default.
What email format does bbox.fr use for usernames?
Most bbox.fr mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@bbox.fr, firstinitiallast@bbox.fr, or first@bbox.fr, but the actual local-part rules depend on Bouygues Telecom. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @bbox.fr 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 bbox.fr risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for bbox.fr 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 bbox.fr score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is bbox.fr a valid email domain?
Yes, bbox.fr is a valid email domain operated by Bouygues Telecom as part of their Bbox broadband service. Email accounts are provided to Bbox internet subscribers across France.
Is bbox.fr a disposable or temporary email service?
No, bbox.fr is not a disposable or temporary email service. It is a permanent ISP email domain provided by Bouygues Telecom to its Bbox broadband customers in France.
What mail servers does bbox.fr use?
bbox.fr uses mail servers managed by Bouygues Telecom infrastructure. The MX records direct inbound email to Bouygues-operated mail gateways that handle spam filtering and delivery for Bbox subscriber mailboxes.
Can I send marketing emails to bbox.fr addresses?
You can send marketing emails to bbox.fr addresses with proper opt-in consent. Authenticate with SPF and DKIM, comply with French CNIL regulations and GDPR, and honor unsubscribe requests promptly.
How do I verify a bbox.fr email address?
You can verify a bbox.fr email address using an email verification service that checks MX records and performs SMTP-level validation to confirm the mailbox exists and accepts inbound messages.