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Mail.co.za

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Mail.co.za is operated by Tiscali South Africa. The domain runs no MX records and SMTP is not currently responding, with no email authentication detected.

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Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
No
Mail server not responding to SMTP
MX Records
0
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Mail Exchange (MX) Records for mail.co.za 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 RECORDS
No MX records were found for this domain. The domain cannot receive mail.
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. No Response
Primary mail server did not respond to SMTP within the audit timeout. Mail to mail.co.za may bounce.

mail.co.za Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC

0/3 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. Missing
No SPF TXT record published for mail.co.za.
No valid SPF record was published. Receivers cannot confirm which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain.
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. Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for mail.co.za.
No DKIM signature was detected. Receivers cannot verify the integrity of outbound mail.
DMARC Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject. Missing
No DMARC record published at _dmarc.mail.co.za.
No DMARC policy is published. Receivers have no instruction for handling failed messages from this domain.

mail.co.za Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

29 YEARS OLD
RegistrarAfrihost
IANA ID1381
RegisteredOctober 30, 1996
Last UpdatedSeptember 18, 2025
ExpiresOctober 30, 2026
Age29 years
TLD.co.za
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
  • ns.dns1.co.za
  • ns.dns2.co.za
  • ns.otherdns.net
  • ns.otherdns.com
Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain

About mail.co.za

mail.co.za is a South African email service historically associated with Tiscali South Africa. The domain provides free email to South African internet users as part of the country's digital communications landscape.

mail.co.za supports SPF authentication for outbound email. The service applies standard anti-spam filtering and operates within South African data protection frameworks (POPIA).

The mail.co.za mail servers validate recipients and reject invalid addresses. The domain does not operate as catch-all. Rate limiting applies from unknown senders.

For delivery to mail.co.za, authenticate with SPF. Comply with South Africa's POPIA regulations and maintain clean lists for reliable delivery.

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Common Questions About mail.co.za

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