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Ed Email Verification
Safe to Send
Ed.gov is operated by Department of Education. The domain runs 1 mail exchange and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
RISK
10
/100
Low
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 ed.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.
#10
ed-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 DS4PEPF0000016F.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Sat, 16 May 2026 07:10:18 +0000 [08DEADBAA95D01CE]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
ed.gov 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 include:spf.protection.outlook.com a:crdc2011.appiancloud.com exists:%{i}.spf.cx.usg.oraclecloud.com include:_spf.salesforce.com ip4:165.224.20.0/23 ip4:165.224.22.0/23 ip4:165.224.204.0/23 ip4:165.224.209.0/23 ip4:165.224.210.0/23 ip4:165.224.212.0/23 ip4:137.227.82.0/24 ip4:137.227.28.0/24 ip4:137.227.134.0/24 ip4:165.224.214.0/24 ip4:165.224.131.0/24 ip4:165.224.129.0/24 ip4:184.94.214.128/27 ip4:184.94.220.128/27 ip4:184.94.216.160/27 ip4:184.94.216.192/27 ip4:65.127.216.64/27 ip4:184.94.216.32/28 ip4:65.148.41.136/29 ip4:65.148.40.88/29 ip4:74.119.63.104/29 ip4:52.222.69.242 ip4:155.95.81.35 ip4:172.81.81.50 ip4:172.81.82.50 ip4:63.123.152.4 ip4:155.95.86.50 ip4:70.167.252.100 ip4:70.167.252.86 ip4:68.232.141.236 ip4:74.119.60.84 ip4:96.127.34.41 ip4:12.150.182.154 ip4:204.94.67.74 ip4:63.145.228.10 ip4:34.227.144.132 ip4:34.225.250.77 ip4:13.56.9.152 ip4:69.39.77.26 ip4:69.39.77.27 ip4:155.95.96.50 ip6:2610:e8::/32 ip6:2600:1:0:1B:0:0:0:74/32 ip6:2620:68:0:15::3:107/124 ip6:2604:b300:ad02:1::/64 ip6:2604:b300:ad03:1::/64 ip6:2604:b300:ad02:c::/64 ip6:2604:b300:ad02:14::/64 include:amazonses.com ip4:165.224.64.0/26 ip4:165.224.66.0/26 -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; rua=mailto:dmarc@ed.gov,mailto:reports@dmarc.cyber.dhs.gov; ruf=mailto:dmarc@ed.gov; aspf=r; pct=100; rf=afrf; ri=345600
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
ed.gov Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
Registrarget.gov
IANA ID93
RegisteredOctober 1, 1997
Last UpdatedAugust 18, 2025
ExpiresAugust 13, 2026
Age28 years
TLD.gov
Authoritative Nameservers (6)
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Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain
About ed.gov
The domain ed.gov belongs to the U.S. Department of Education, the federal cabinet department responsible for establishing policy, administering, and coordinating federal assistance to education. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Department of Education manages federal student financial aid programs, enforces civil rights in education, and collects data on American schools.
As a federal .gov domain, ed.gov is subject to CISA Binding Operational Directive 18-01, requiring DMARC, SPF, and DKIM. The Department of Education is heavily targeted by phishing campaigns, particularly scams related to student loan forgiveness, financial aid, and FAFSA that attempt to steal personal and financial information from students and families.
Department of Education mail servers do not operate as catch-all systems. The SMTP infrastructure validates recipients and rejects messages to nonexistent addresses. Federal email servers employ greylisting, rate limiting, and connection filtering to manage inbound traffic and block unauthorized senders.
Successful email delivery to ed.gov demands full authentication compliance. Federal email gateways apply rigorous spam filtering, content inspection, and sender reputation analysis. Senders must maintain properly configured SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for reliable delivery to Department of Education addresses.
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Common Questions About ed.gov
Is ed.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. ed.gov is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Government Email operated by Department of Education and addresses on ed.gov are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid ed.gov mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a ed.gov email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a ed.gov email address is to use our email checker. Enter any @ed.gov mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against ed.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 ed.gov email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to ed.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 ed.gov mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for ed.gov?
ed.gov currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is ed-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a ed.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 ed.gov.
Does ed.gov use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
ed.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 @ed.gov is genuine, and ed.gov's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to ed.gov bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from ed.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 ed.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 ed.gov's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of ed.gov email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of ed.gov addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, ed.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 ed.gov email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. ed.gov is a legitimate email service and signups from @ed.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 ed.gov by default.
What email format does ed.gov use for usernames?
Most ed.gov mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@ed.gov, firstinitiallast@ed.gov, or first@ed.gov, but the actual local-part rules depend on Department of Education. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @ed.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 ed.gov risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for ed.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 ed.gov score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is ed.gov a valid email domain?
Yes, ed.gov is an official government email domain used by Department of Education. Government domains are verified and regulated, making them highly trustworthy.
Is ed.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, ed.gov is an official government domain used by Department of Education for official government communications.
What mail server does ed.gov use?
ed.gov uses government-managed mail infrastructure with strict security measures and email authentication.
Can I send marketing emails to ed.gov addresses?
Sending unsolicited marketing emails to government addresses at ed.gov is generally not recommended. Only send with explicit opt-in consent.
How do I verify an email address at ed.gov?
Government domains like ed.gov often have strict mail server configurations. Use BulkEmailChecker for reliable verification results.