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Gitlab.com

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Gitlab.com is operated by GitLab Inc.. The domain runs 5 mail exchanges 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
5
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for gitlab.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.

5 RECORDS
#1
aspmx.l.google.com 172.253.62.26
Reachable
#5
alt1.aspmx.l.google.com 108.177.123.26
Reachable
#5
alt2.aspmx.l.google.com 172.253.116.27
Reachable
#10
alt3.aspmx.l.google.com 192.178.223.27
Reachable
#10
alt4.aspmx.l.google.com 173.194.76.27
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 mx.google.com ESMTP af79cd13be357-910be33775asi1210308385a.436 - gsmtp
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

gitlab.com 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 include:mail.zendesk.com include:_spf.google.com include:mktomail.com include:_spf.salesforce.com include:_spf-ip.gitlab.com a:zgateway.zuora.com include:mailgun.org include:_spf.sendergen.com ip4:35.80.141.6/32 ip4:44.229.121.55/32 -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; pct=100; rua=mailto:dmarc_agg@vali.email;
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.

gitlab.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

22 YEARS OLD
RegistrarGANDI SAS
IANA ID81
RegisteredJanuary 15, 2004
Last UpdatedDecember 11, 2025
ExpiresJanuary 15, 2027
Age22 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
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  • JERMAINE.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
Registrant
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Technical Contact
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About this Domain

About gitlab.com

GitLab Inc. (gitlab.com) is a DevSecOps platform company headquartered in San Francisco, California. GitLab provides a complete DevOps platform delivered as a single application covering project planning, source code management, CI/CD, monitoring, and security. The platform serves over 30 million registered users and is one of the leading alternatives to GitHub for code collaboration.

GitLab implements email authentication on the gitlab.com domain with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC enforcement. As a code hosting platform, GitLab faces phishing threats from campaigns impersonating merge request notifications, pipeline alerts, and repository access invitations. Strong authentication protects the developer community from these attacks.

Email verification against gitlab.com provides definitive accept/reject responses for individual mailboxes. The domain does not operate as catch-all. GitLab's mail infrastructure implements rate limiting on inbound SMTP connections.

For technology partners communicating with GitLab employees, proper sender authentication is important. GitLab's corporate email filters enforce SPF, DKIM, and DMARC validation. Maintaining authentication compliance ensures reliable delivery to gitlab.com addresses.

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Common Questions About gitlab.com

Is gitlab.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. gitlab.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Corporate Email operated by GitLab Inc. and addresses on gitlab.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid gitlab.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a gitlab.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a gitlab.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @gitlab.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against gitlab.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 gitlab.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to gitlab.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 gitlab.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for gitlab.com?
gitlab.com currently publishes 5 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is aspmx.l.google.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a gitlab.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 gitlab.com.
Does gitlab.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
gitlab.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 @gitlab.com is genuine, and gitlab.com's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to gitlab.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from gitlab.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 gitlab.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 gitlab.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of gitlab.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of gitlab.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, gitlab.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 gitlab.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. gitlab.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @gitlab.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 gitlab.com by default.
What email format does gitlab.com use for usernames?
Most gitlab.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@gitlab.com, firstinitiallast@gitlab.com, or first@gitlab.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on GitLab Inc.. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @gitlab.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 gitlab.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for gitlab.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 gitlab.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is gitlab.com a valid email domain?
Yes, gitlab.com is the official corporate email domain for GitLab Inc.. It is used for internal business communications.
Is gitlab.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, gitlab.com is a corporate email domain belonging to GitLab Inc., used exclusively by employees and authorized personnel.
What mail server does gitlab.com use?
gitlab.com uses enterprise-grade mail infrastructure. Check the MX records section for specific mail server details.
Can I send marketing emails to gitlab.com addresses?
B2B marketing to gitlab.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 gitlab.com?
Corporate domains like gitlab.com may use catch-all configurations that accept all addresses. Use BulkEmailChecker advanced verification to detect catch-all behavior and validate individual mailboxes.