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Leeds Email Verification
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Leeds.ac.uk is operated by University of Leeds. The domain runs 1 mail exchange and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
RISK
15
/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 leeds.ac.uk 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
uol.in.tmes.trendmicro.eu 18.185.115.145
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 inpre01.tmes.trendmicro.eu ESMTP Trend Micro Email Security
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
leeds.ac.uk 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 ip4:194.82.12.4/32 ip4:172.166.14.167/32 ip4:20.49.212.144/28 ip4:20.77.170.14/32 include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:spf1.leeds.ac.uk include:spf.tmes.trendmicro.eu ~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.
Quarantine
TXTv=DMARC1; p=quarantine; sp=quarantine; rua=mailto:dmarc_rua@leeds.ac.uk, mailto:uol@dmarcrua.tmes.trendmicro.eu; ruf=mailto:dmarc_ruf@leeds.ac.uk; adkim=r; aspf=r; fo=1
Receivers are instructed to quarantine (route to spam) any mail that fails SPF or DKIM.
leeds.ac.uk Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarUniversity of Leeds
IANA ID1106
RegisteredNovember 7, 2003
Last UpdatedFebruary 26, 2025
ExpiresMay 26, 2027
Age22 years
TLD.ac.uk
Authoritative Nameservers (5)
- dns.leeds.ac.uk129.11.21.16
- ucsdns1.leeds.ac.uk129.11.159.114
- ucsdns2.leeds.ac.uk129.11.159.122
- ns12.ja.net
- ns4.ja.net
Registrant
Web Solutions
University of Leeds
websolutions@leeds.ac.uk·UNITED KINGDOM·441133433333
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Common Questions About leeds.ac.uk
Is leeds.ac.uk a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. leeds.ac.uk is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by University of Leeds and addresses on leeds.ac.uk are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid leeds.ac.uk mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a leeds.ac.uk email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a leeds.ac.uk email address is to use our email checker. Enter any @leeds.ac.uk mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against leeds.ac.uk'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 leeds.ac.uk email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to leeds.ac.uk'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 leeds.ac.uk mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for leeds.ac.uk?
leeds.ac.uk currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is uol.in.tmes.trendmicro.eu, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a leeds.ac.uk 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 leeds.ac.uk.
Does leeds.ac.uk use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
leeds.ac.uk enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: quarantine). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @leeds.ac.uk is genuine, and leeds.ac.uk's DMARC policy of 'quarantine' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to leeds.ac.uk bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from leeds.ac.uk 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 leeds.ac.uk'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 leeds.ac.uk's receivers trust you.
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Is it safe to accept signups from leeds.ac.uk email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. leeds.ac.uk is a legitimate email service and signups from @leeds.ac.uk 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 leeds.ac.uk by default.
What email format does leeds.ac.uk use for usernames?
Most leeds.ac.uk mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@leeds.ac.uk, firstinitiallast@leeds.ac.uk, or first@leeds.ac.uk, but the actual local-part rules depend on University of Leeds. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @leeds.ac.uk 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 leeds.ac.uk risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for leeds.ac.uk 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 leeds.ac.uk score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is leeds.ac.uk a valid education email domain?
Yes, leeds.ac.uk is a valid educational institution email domain operated by University of Leeds. It is used by students, faculty, and staff for academic correspondence.
Is leeds.ac.uk a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, leeds.ac.uk is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It is an institutional email domain. However, student email addresses may be deactivated after graduation depending on the institution's policy.
What mail server does leeds.ac.uk use?
leeds.ac.uk uses mail servers managed by or on behalf of University of Leeds. Many universities use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for their email infrastructure. Check the MX records section above for details.
Can I send marketing emails to leeds.ac.uk addresses?
You can send emails to leeds.ac.uk addresses with proper consent. Be aware that educational institutions often employ strict spam filtering, and student addresses may become inactive after graduation. Regular list hygiene is recommended.
How do I verify an email address at leeds.ac.uk?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify leeds.ac.uk addresses. Educational domains may use catch-all configurations or have specific SMTP behaviors. Our tool handles these institution-specific configurations automatically.