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Bls.gov is operated by Bureau of Labor Statistics. 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 bls.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
bls-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.8.50
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 SA2PEPF00002251.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Sun, 10 May 2026 23:10:14 +0000 [08DEADB1BE59FFC0]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

bls.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 ip4:146.142.251.47 ip4:152.180.49.16 ip4:146.142.251.70 ip4:174.129.192.189 include:spf.protection.outlook.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. Reject
TXTv=DMARC1;p=reject;fo=1; rua=mailto:bls@rua.agari.com,mailto:reports@dmarc.cyber.dhs.gov;ruf=mailto:bls@ruf.agari.com
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.

bls.gov Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

28 YEARS OLD
Registrarget.gov
IANA ID93
RegisteredOctober 1, 1997
Last UpdatedSeptember 12, 2025
ExpiresSeptember 7, 2026
Age28 years
TLD.gov
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
  • auth111.ns.uu.net
  • auth120.ns.uu.net
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Hidden by registrar privacy service
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About this Domain

About bls.gov

The domain bls.gov belongs to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a unit of the U.S. Department of Labor and the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Based in Washington, D.C., the BLS produces key economic indicators including the Consumer Price Index, unemployment rate, and nonfarm payroll data.

As a federal .gov domain, bls.gov falls under CISA Binding Operational Directive 18-01, requiring DMARC, SPF, and DKIM implementation. Email authentication is critical for protecting BLS communications from spoofing, as fraudulent messages impersonating the BLS could be used to distribute false economic data or conduct phishing schemes.

BLS mail servers do not operate as catch-all systems. Invalid recipient addresses are rejected at the SMTP level. The bureau's email infrastructure employs greylisting, rate limiting, and strict sender validation to manage inbound traffic and prevent abuse.

Reliable email delivery to bls.gov requires full compliance with authentication protocols. Federal email gateways serving the BLS apply thorough content filtering, attachment scanning, and reputation-based evaluation. Senders must maintain correct DNS authentication records and a clean IP reputation for successful message delivery.

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Common Questions About bls.gov

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