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Ftc.gov
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Ftc.gov is operated by Federal Trade Commission. 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 ftc.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.
#0
ftc-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.8.52
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 DS1PEPF00017E0A.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Sat, 16 May 2026 08:10:11 +0000 [08DEADB7619BA961]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
ftc.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 mx include:spf1.ftc.gov include:spf2.ftc.gov -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; sp=reject; rua=mailto:reports@dmarc.cyber.dhs.gov, mailto:dmarcemails@ftc.gov; ruf=mailto:dmarcemails@ftc.gov; rf=afrf; pct=100; ri=86400
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
ftc.gov Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
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IANA ID93
RegisteredOctober 1, 1997
Last UpdatedFebruary 12, 2026
ExpiresJuly 7, 2026
Age28 years
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About this Domain
About ftc.gov
The domain ftc.gov belongs to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent federal agency responsible for protecting consumers and promoting competition in the U.S. marketplace. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the FTC enforces antitrust laws, investigates deceptive business practices, and educates consumers about fraud, identity theft, and privacy rights.
As a federal .gov domain, ftc.gov is subject to CISA Binding Operational Directive 18-01, requiring DMARC, SPF, and DKIM. The FTC is frequently impersonated in phishing scams, where fraudsters use the agency's name to trick consumers into revealing personal information or paying fictitious fines related to supposed consumer complaints.
FTC 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 ftc.gov employ greylisting, rate limiting, and strict filtering to manage inbound email traffic securely.
Reliable email delivery to ftc.gov requires strict authentication compliance. Federal email gateways apply comprehensive content filtering, attachment scanning, and sender reputation checks. Senders must maintain properly configured SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for successful delivery to FTC staff inboxes.
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Common Questions About ftc.gov
Is ftc.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. ftc.gov is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Government Email operated by Federal Trade Commission and addresses on ftc.gov are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid ftc.gov mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a ftc.gov email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a ftc.gov email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @ftc.gov mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against ftc.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 ftc.gov email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to ftc.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 ftc.gov mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for ftc.gov?
ftc.gov currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is ftc-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a ftc.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 ftc.gov.
Does ftc.gov use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
ftc.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 @ftc.gov is genuine, and ftc.gov's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to ftc.gov bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from ftc.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 ftc.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 ftc.gov's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of ftc.gov email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of ftc.gov addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, ftc.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 ftc.gov email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. ftc.gov is a legitimate email service and signups from @ftc.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 ftc.gov by default.
What email format does ftc.gov use for usernames?
Most ftc.gov mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@ftc.gov, firstinitiallast@ftc.gov, or first@ftc.gov, but the actual local-part rules depend on Federal Trade Commission. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @ftc.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 ftc.gov risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for ftc.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 ftc.gov score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is ftc.gov a valid email domain?
Yes, ftc.gov is an official government email domain used by Federal Trade Commission. Government domains are verified and regulated, making them highly trustworthy.
Is ftc.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, ftc.gov is an official government domain used by Federal Trade Commission for official government communications.
What mail server does ftc.gov use?
ftc.gov uses government-managed mail infrastructure with strict security measures and email authentication.
Can I send marketing emails to ftc.gov addresses?
Sending unsolicited marketing emails to government addresses at ftc.gov is generally not recommended. Only send with explicit opt-in consent.
How do I verify an email address at ftc.gov?
Government domains like ftc.gov often have strict mail server configurations. Use BulkEmailChecker for reliable verification results.