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List.ru is operated by VK Group. The domain runs 1 mail exchange 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
1
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for list.ru 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 RECORD
#10
mxs.mail.ru 94.100.180.31
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 mxs.mail.ru ESMTP ready (Looking for Mail for your domain? Visit https://biz.mail.ru)
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

list.ru 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 redirect=_spf.mail.ru
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;rua=mailto:dmarc_rua@corp.mail.ru;
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.

list.ru Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

27 YEARS OLD
RegistrarRU-CENTER-RU
RegisteredJune 3, 1998
ExpiresJune 30, 2026
Age27 years
TLD.ru
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
  • ns1.mail.ru
  • ns2.mail.ru
Registrant
VK LLC
About this Domain

About list.ru

list.ru is a Russian email domain operated by VK Group (formerly Mail.Ru Group), based in Moscow. The domain provides free email as one of several brands under VK's portfolio alongside mail.ru, inbox.ru, and bk.ru.

list.ru shares VK Group's authentication infrastructure with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC support. Anti-spam protections apply consistently across all VK email brands.

The list.ru mail servers enforce recipient verification and reject invalid addresses. The domain does not function as catch-all. VK's infrastructure applies rate limiting for international senders.

When sending to list.ru, authenticate with SPF and DKIM. Russian providers may require reputation building. Follow standard deliverability practices.

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Common Questions About list.ru

Is list.ru a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. list.ru is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Free Email Provider operated by VK Group and addresses on list.ru are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid list.ru mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a list.ru email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a list.ru email address is to use our email checker. Enter any @list.ru mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against list.ru'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 list.ru email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to list.ru'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 list.ru mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for list.ru?
list.ru currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is mxs.mail.ru, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a list.ru 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 list.ru.
Does list.ru use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
list.ru 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 @list.ru is genuine, and list.ru's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to list.ru bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from list.ru 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 list.ru'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 list.ru's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of list.ru email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of list.ru addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, list.ru 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 list.ru email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. list.ru is a legitimate email service and signups from @list.ru 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 list.ru by default.
What email format does list.ru use for usernames?
Most list.ru mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@list.ru, firstinitiallast@list.ru, or first@list.ru, but the actual local-part rules depend on VK Group. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @list.ru 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 list.ru risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for list.ru 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 list.ru score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is list.ru a valid email domain?
Yes, list.ru is a valid free email domain operated by VK Group. It provides permanent email accounts to users.
Is list.ru a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, list.ru is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It offers permanent email accounts with standard email features.
What mail server does list.ru use?
list.ru uses mail servers operated by VK Group. Check the MX records section above for specific server details.
Can I send marketing emails to list.ru 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 list.ru?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify list.ru addresses via SMTP checks. Verification behavior varies by provider. Our tool handles provider-specific rate limiting automatically.