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Mail.ru

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Mail.ru is operated by VK Group. The domain runs 1 mail exchange and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.

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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 mail.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.

mail.ru Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC

2/3 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. Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for mail.ru.
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. 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.

mail.ru Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

28 YEARS OLD
RegistrarRU-CENTER-RU
RegisteredSeptember 27, 1997
ExpiresSeptember 30, 2026
Age28 years
TLD.ru
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
  • ns1.mail.ru
  • ns2.mail.ru
Registrant
OBShchESTVO S OGRANIChENNOY OTVETSTVENNOSTU VK
About this Domain

About mail.ru

mail.ru is one of Russia's largest and most established email platforms, operated by VK Group (formerly Mail.Ru Group) based in Moscow. Launched in 1998, mail.ru serves tens of millions of users with free email, cloud storage, calendar, and integration with VK's social networking ecosystem.

mail.ru implements SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication for outbound email. VK Group maintains extensive anti-spam infrastructure protecting one of the world's largest email user bases. The service operates under Russian data protection regulations (Federal Law 152-FZ).

The mail.ru mail servers enforce strict recipient verification and reject invalid addresses. The domain does not operate as catch-all. VK's infrastructure applies aggressive rate limiting, particularly for international senders without established reputation.

For delivery to mail.ru, authenticate with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Build sending reputation gradually with Russian mail systems. Follow mail.ru's postmaster guidelines for optimal deliverability.

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Common Questions About mail.ru

Is mail.ru a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. mail.ru is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Free Email Provider operated by VK Group and addresses on mail.ru are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid mail.ru mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a mail.ru email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a mail.ru email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @mail.ru mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against mail.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 mail.ru email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to mail.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 mail.ru mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for mail.ru?
mail.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 mail.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 mail.ru.
Does mail.ru use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
mail.ru has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, and DMARC (policy: reject). Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate mail.ru mail.
Why do emails to mail.ru bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from mail.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 mail.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 mail.ru's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of mail.ru email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of mail.ru addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, mail.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 mail.ru email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. mail.ru is a legitimate email service and signups from @mail.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 mail.ru by default.
What email format does mail.ru use for usernames?
Most mail.ru mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@mail.ru, firstinitiallast@mail.ru, or first@mail.ru, but the actual local-part rules depend on VK Group. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @mail.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 mail.ru risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for mail.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 mail.ru score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is mail.ru a valid email domain?
Yes, mail.ru is a valid and active email domain operated by VK Group (formerly Mail.ru Group). It is the most popular email service in Russia with over 100 million users.
Is mail.ru a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, mail.ru is not a disposable email provider. It is Russia's largest permanent email service, integrated with the VK social media ecosystem and other Russian internet services.
What mail server does mail.ru use?
Mail.ru operates its own mail infrastructure. MX records point to mxs.mail.ru, hosted within VK Group's data centers in Russia.
Can I send marketing emails to mail.ru addresses?
Yes, with proper consent. Mail.ru uses its own spam filtering technology. Compliance with Russian Federal Law on Personal Data is required when emailing mail.ru users. Use mail.ru postmaster tools for reputation monitoring.
How do I verify an email address at mail.ru?
Mail.ru addresses can be verified via SMTP checks. The service returns accept/reject responses for address validation. Rate limiting applies, and responses may vary during server maintenance.