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Foxmail.com
Safe to Send
Foxmail.com is operated by Tencent Holdings. The domain runs 3 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.
Safe to Send
RISK
1
/100
Low
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GDPR
CCPA
99.7% Accuracy
Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
Yes
Mail server responds to SMTP handshake
MX Records
3
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for foxmail.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
mx3.qq.com 203.205.219.57
Reachable
#20
mx2.qq.com 157.255.4.241
Reachable
#30
mx1.qq.com 162.62.116.184
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 newxmmxsza77-0.qq.com MX QQ Mail Server.
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
foxmail.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 include:spf.mail.qq.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 foxmail.com.
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.
None
TXTv=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:mailauth-reports@qq.com
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.
foxmail.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarMarkMonitor Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
IANA ID3838
RegisteredSeptember 22, 1997
Last UpdatedAugust 20, 2024
ExpiresSeptember 21, 2032
Age28 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
- ns1.qq.com
- ns3.qq.com
- ns4.qq.com
- ns2.qq.com
Registrant
深圳市腾讯计算机系统有限公司
CHINA
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain
About foxmail.com
foxmail.com is an email service operated by Tencent Holdings, one of China's largest technology conglomerates headquartered in Shenzhen. Foxmail originated as a popular desktop email client in China before being acquired by Tencent and integrated into its QQ Mail ecosystem. The foxmail.com domain provides free email with integration into Tencent's suite of services.
foxmail.com benefits from Tencent's robust email infrastructure, supporting SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication for outbound messages. Tencent maintains comprehensive anti-spam and security measures across its email platforms, protecting users from phishing, malware, and unsolicited communications.
The foxmail.com mail servers perform strict recipient verification and reject messages to nonexistent addresses at the SMTP level. The domain does not function as a catch-all. Tencent's mail infrastructure applies aggressive rate limiting and reputation-based filtering on inbound connections, particularly from international senders.
When emailing foxmail.com users, ensure your sending domain has valid SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. Tencent can be strict with inbound mail from unfamiliar senders, so warm up new sending IPs gradually and maintain a clean sender reputation. Messages with excessive links or image-heavy content may be more likely to trigger spam filters.
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Common Questions About foxmail.com
Is foxmail.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. foxmail.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Free Email Provider operated by Tencent Holdings and addresses on foxmail.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid foxmail.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a foxmail.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a foxmail.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @foxmail.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against foxmail.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 foxmail.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to foxmail.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 foxmail.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for foxmail.com?
foxmail.com currently publishes 3 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mx3.qq.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a foxmail.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 foxmail.com.
Does foxmail.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
foxmail.com has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, and DMARC (policy: none). Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate foxmail.com mail.
Why do emails to foxmail.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from foxmail.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 foxmail.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 foxmail.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of foxmail.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of foxmail.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, foxmail.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 foxmail.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. foxmail.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @foxmail.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 foxmail.com by default.
What email format does foxmail.com use for usernames?
Most foxmail.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@foxmail.com, firstinitiallast@foxmail.com, or first@foxmail.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on Tencent Holdings. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @foxmail.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 foxmail.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for foxmail.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 foxmail.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is foxmail.com a valid email domain?
Yes, foxmail.com is a valid free email domain operated by Tencent Holdings. It provides permanent email accounts to users.
Is foxmail.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, foxmail.com is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It offers permanent email accounts with standard email features.
What mail server does foxmail.com use?
foxmail.com uses mail servers operated by Tencent Holdings. Check the MX records section above for specific server details.
Can I send marketing emails to foxmail.com addresses?
Yes, with proper opt-in consent. Follow email best practices and ensure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication is configured for your sending domain.
How do I verify an email address at foxmail.com?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify foxmail.com addresses via SMTP checks. Verification behavior varies by provider. Our tool handles provider-specific rate limiting automatically.