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Elsevier.com
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Elsevier.com is operated by Elsevier B.V.. The domain runs 1 mail exchange and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
RISK
10
/100
Low
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SOC 2 Type II
GDPR
CCPA
99.7% Accuracy
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 elsevier.com 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
elsevier-com.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.10.6
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 SJ1PEPF0000231C.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Mon, 11 May 2026 22:10:52 +0000 [08DEADC6107C991A]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
elsevier.com 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 exists:%{i}._i.%{d}._d.espf.agari-dns.net include:%{d}.33.spf-protect.agari-dns.net ~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; ri=3600; rua=mailto:reed-elsevier@rua.agari.com,mailto:dmarc-a@elsevier.com; ruf=mailto:reed-elsevier@ruf.agari.com
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
elsevier.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarSafenames Ltd
IANA ID447
RegisteredJuly 2, 1993
Last UpdatedOctober 14, 2025
ExpiresJuly 1, 2031
Age32 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (3)
- ns1.reedelsevier.com
- ns2.reedelsevier.com
- ns3.reedelsevier.com
Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
International Domain Tech
Safenames Ltd
hostmaster@safenames.net·Milton Keynes, Bucks, UNITED STATES·441908200022
About this Domain
About elsevier.com
Elsevier B.V. (elsevier.com) is a Dutch academic publishing company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Part of RELX Group, Elsevier publishes over 2,700 scientific journals including The Lancet, Cell, and ScienceDirect, along with reference works and textbooks. The company is one of the largest academic publishers in the world.
Elsevier implements enterprise email authentication on the elsevier.com domain with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC enforcement. As a major academic publisher, Elsevier maintains robust email security to protect manuscript submissions, peer review communications, and journal editorial processes.
SMTP verification of elsevier.com addresses returns definitive responses for valid and invalid mailboxes. The domain does not function as catch-all. Elsevier's enterprise mail infrastructure implements rate limiting on inbound SMTP connections.
For partners communicating with Elsevier employees, proper sender authentication is essential. Academic publishers enforce email filtering. Full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC compliance ensures reliable inbox delivery to elsevier.com addresses.
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Common Questions About elsevier.com
Is elsevier.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. elsevier.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Corporate Email operated by Elsevier B.V. and addresses on elsevier.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid elsevier.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a elsevier.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a elsevier.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @elsevier.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against elsevier.com'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 elsevier.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to elsevier.com'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 elsevier.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for elsevier.com?
elsevier.com currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is elsevier-com.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a elsevier.com 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 elsevier.com.
Does elsevier.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
elsevier.com 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 @elsevier.com is genuine, and elsevier.com's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to elsevier.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from elsevier.com 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 elsevier.com'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 elsevier.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of elsevier.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of elsevier.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, elsevier.com 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 elsevier.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. elsevier.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @elsevier.com 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 elsevier.com by default.
What email format does elsevier.com use for usernames?
Most elsevier.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@elsevier.com, firstinitiallast@elsevier.com, or first@elsevier.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on Elsevier B.V.. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @elsevier.com 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 elsevier.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for elsevier.com 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 elsevier.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is elsevier.com a valid corporate email domain?
Yes, elsevier.com is the official corporate email domain for Elsevier B.V.. It is used for internal business communications and is not available for public registration.
Is elsevier.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, elsevier.com is a corporate email domain belonging to Elsevier B.V., used exclusively by employees and authorized personnel.
What mail server does elsevier.com use?
elsevier.com uses enterprise-grade mail infrastructure. Check the MX records section above for specific mail server details.
Can I send marketing emails to elsevier.com addresses?
B2B marketing to elsevier.com requires proper consent. Corporate domains may use catch-all configurations, so verify individual addresses before sending.
How do I verify an email address at elsevier.com?
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