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Cn.ca
Safe to Send
Cn.ca is operated by Canadian National Railway. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.
Safe to Send
RISK
22
/100
Low
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99.7% Accuracy
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 cn.ca 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.
#5
mx1.hc124-20.ca.iphmx.com 216.71.133.84
Reachable
#5
mx2.hc124-20.ca.iphmx.com 216.71.129.189
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 esa6.hc124-20.ca.iphmx.com ESMTP
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
cn.ca Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC
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 ip4:208.67.168.41 ip4:208.67.170.37 ip4:208.67.169.72 ip4:208.67.169.73 ip4:208.67.171.72 ip4:208.67.171.73 a:smtp.cn.ca mx include:spf.boreal-is.com 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.
Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for cn.ca.
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.
Reject
TXTv=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:9dtbeslj@ag.dmarcian.com; ruf=mailto:9dtbeslj@fr.dmarcian.com
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
cn.ca Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarWebnames.ca Inc.
IANA ID456
RegisteredSeptember 25, 2000
Last UpdatedFebruary 24, 2026
ExpiresFebruary 24, 2027
Age25 years
TLD.ca
Authoritative Nameservers (6)
- dns1.p01.nsone.net
- dns2.p01.nsone.net
- dns3.p01.nsone.net
- dns4.p01.nsone.net
- ns3.cn.ca
- ns4.cn.ca
Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
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Common Questions About cn.ca
Is cn.ca a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. cn.ca is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Corporate Email operated by Canadian National Railway and addresses on cn.ca are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid cn.ca mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a cn.ca email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a cn.ca email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @cn.ca mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against cn.ca'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 cn.ca email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to cn.ca'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 cn.ca mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for cn.ca?
cn.ca currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mx1.hc124-20.ca.iphmx.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a cn.ca 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 cn.ca.
Does cn.ca use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
cn.ca has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, and DMARC (policy: reject). Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate cn.ca mail.
Why do emails to cn.ca bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from cn.ca 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 cn.ca'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 cn.ca's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of cn.ca email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of cn.ca addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, cn.ca 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 cn.ca email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. cn.ca is a legitimate email service and signups from @cn.ca 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 cn.ca by default.
What email format does cn.ca use for usernames?
Most cn.ca mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@cn.ca, firstinitiallast@cn.ca, or first@cn.ca, but the actual local-part rules depend on Canadian National Railway. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @cn.ca 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 cn.ca risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for cn.ca 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 cn.ca score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is cn.ca a valid corporate email domain?
Yes, cn.ca is the official corporate email domain for Canadian National Railway. It is used for internal business communications and is not available for public registration.
Is cn.ca a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, cn.ca is a corporate email domain belonging to Canadian National Railway, used exclusively by employees and authorized personnel.
What mail server does cn.ca use?
cn.ca uses enterprise-grade mail infrastructure. Check the MX records section above for specific mail server details.
Can I send marketing emails to cn.ca addresses?
B2B marketing to cn.ca requires proper consent. Corporate domains may use catch-all configurations, so verify individual addresses before sending.
How do I verify an email address at cn.ca?
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