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Gusto.com
Safe to Send
Gusto.com is operated by Gusto Inc.. The domain runs 5 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
RISK
5
/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
5
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for gusto.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.
#1
aspmx.l.google.com 142.251.163.26
Reachable
#5
alt1.aspmx.l.google.com 108.177.123.27
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 af79cd13be357-907b8ca5854si1120579585a.26 - gsmtp
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
gusto.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:_netblocks.google.com include:_netblocks2.google.com include:_netblocks3.google.com include:_spf.salesforce.com include:helpscoutemail.com include:mktomail.com ip4:205.201.128.0/20 ip4:198.2.128.0/18 ip4:148.105.0.0/16 include:spfo.gusto.com ip4:131.153.39.31 ip4:216.236.236.80 ip4:205.220.176.180 ip4:72.32.205.160 ip4:50.56.162.245 ip4:72.32.98.113 ip4:72.32.40.103 ip4:162.142.76.100 ip4:162.142.76.145 ip4:162.142.76.94 ip4:162.142.76.128 ip4:162.142.76.27 ip4:74.81.189.27 include:sendgrid.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; aspf=r; rua=mailto:59f93a6656ad426488e82a36b65b8e06@dmarc-reports.cloudflare.net;
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
gusto.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC
IANA ID146
RegisteredAugust 22, 1995
Last UpdatedJanuary 8, 2025
ExpiresAugust 21, 2034
Age30 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
- anahi.ns.cloudflare.com
- reese.ns.cloudflare.com
Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain
About gusto.com
Gusto Inc. (gusto.com) is a cloud-based payroll, benefits, and HR platform headquartered in San Francisco, California. Gusto serves over 300,000 small and medium-sized businesses, providing automated payroll processing, health insurance, retirement plans, and HR management tools designed for growing companies.
Gusto implements strict email authentication on the gusto.com domain with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC enforcement. As a payroll platform handling employee compensation data, tax filings, and benefits enrollment, Gusto maintains rigorous email security to protect sensitive financial and HR communications.
Email verification against gusto.com returns definitive responses for valid and invalid mailboxes. The domain does not operate as catch-all. Gusto's mail infrastructure implements strict rate limiting on inbound SMTP connections.
For partners communicating with Gusto employees, strong sender authentication is essential. Payroll platforms enforce strict email filtering. Full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC compliance ensures reliable inbox delivery to gusto.com addresses.
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Common Questions About gusto.com
Is gusto.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. gusto.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Corporate Email operated by Gusto Inc. and addresses on gusto.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid gusto.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a gusto.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a gusto.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @gusto.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against gusto.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 gusto.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to gusto.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 gusto.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for gusto.com?
gusto.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 gusto.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 gusto.com.
Does gusto.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
gusto.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 @gusto.com is genuine, and gusto.com's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to gusto.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from gusto.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 gusto.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 gusto.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of gusto.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of gusto.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, gusto.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 gusto.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. gusto.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @gusto.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 gusto.com by default.
What email format does gusto.com use for usernames?
Most gusto.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@gusto.com, firstinitiallast@gusto.com, or first@gusto.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on Gusto Inc.. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @gusto.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 gusto.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for gusto.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 gusto.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is gusto.com a valid corporate email domain?
Yes, gusto.com is the official corporate email domain for Gusto Inc.. It is used for internal business communications and is not available for public registration.
Is gusto.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, gusto.com is a corporate email domain belonging to Gusto Inc., used exclusively by employees and authorized personnel.
What mail server does gusto.com use?
gusto.com uses enterprise-grade mail infrastructure. Check the MX records section above for specific mail server details.
Can I send marketing emails to gusto.com addresses?
B2B marketing to gusto.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 gusto.com?
Corporate domains like gusto.com may use catch-all configurations. Use BulkEmailChecker's advanced verification to detect catch-all behavior.