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Fcc.gov is operated by Federal Communications Commission. 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 fcc.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
fcc-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.9.19
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 DS1PEPF00017E09.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Sat, 9 May 2026 07:10:14 +0000 [08DEAD1097D742FF]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

fcc.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 ip4:192.104.54.97 ip4:192.104.54.91 ip4:192.133.125.38 ip4:192.133.125.39 ip4:192.104.54.93 ip4:149.96.193.2 ip4:149.96.192.2 include:mail.zendesk.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. 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:reports@dmarc.cyber.dhs.gov,mailto:postmaster@fcc.gov,mailto:dmarc_rua@fcc.gov; ruf=mailto:dmarc_ruf@fcc.gov
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.

fcc.gov Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

28 YEARS OLD
Registrarget.gov
IANA ID93
RegisteredOctober 1, 1997
Last UpdatedJuly 21, 2025
ExpiresJuly 16, 2026
Age28 years
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Technical Contact
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About this Domain

About fcc.gov

The domain fcc.gov belongs to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), an independent U.S. government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the FCC manages spectrum allocation, broadband policy, media regulation, and consumer protection in telecommunications.

As a federal .gov domain, fcc.gov is subject to CISA Binding Operational Directive 18-01, requiring DMARC, SPF, and DKIM implementation. The FCC is targeted by phishing campaigns, particularly those related to robocall complaints, spectrum licensing, and regulatory filings, where scammers impersonate the agency to solicit sensitive business information.

FCC mail servers do not operate as catch-all systems. The SMTP infrastructure validates recipient addresses and rejects messages to nonexistent mailboxes. Federal email servers for fcc.gov employ greylisting, rate limiting, and strict filtering to manage inbound communications.

Reliable email delivery to fcc.gov requires strict authentication compliance. Federal email gateways apply comprehensive content filtering, attachment scanning, and sender reputation analysis. Senders must ensure valid SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations for consistent delivery to FCC staff inboxes.

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Common Questions About fcc.gov

Is fcc.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. fcc.gov is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Government Email operated by Federal Communications Commission and addresses on fcc.gov are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid fcc.gov mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a fcc.gov email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a fcc.gov email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @fcc.gov mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against fcc.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 fcc.gov email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to fcc.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 fcc.gov mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for fcc.gov?
fcc.gov currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is fcc-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a fcc.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 fcc.gov.
Does fcc.gov use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
fcc.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 @fcc.gov is genuine, and fcc.gov's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to fcc.gov bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from fcc.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 fcc.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 fcc.gov's receivers trust you.
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Is it safe to accept signups from fcc.gov email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. fcc.gov is a legitimate email service and signups from @fcc.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 fcc.gov by default.
What email format does fcc.gov use for usernames?
Most fcc.gov mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@fcc.gov, firstinitiallast@fcc.gov, or first@fcc.gov, but the actual local-part rules depend on Federal Communications Commission. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @fcc.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 fcc.gov risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for fcc.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 fcc.gov score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is fcc.gov a valid email domain?
Yes, fcc.gov is an official government email domain used by Federal Communications Commission. Government domains are verified and regulated, making them highly trustworthy.
Is fcc.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, fcc.gov is an official government domain used by Federal Communications Commission for official government communications.
What mail server does fcc.gov use?
fcc.gov uses government-managed mail infrastructure with strict security measures and email authentication.
Can I send marketing emails to fcc.gov addresses?
Sending unsolicited marketing emails to government addresses at fcc.gov is generally not recommended. Only send with explicit opt-in consent.
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