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Mcgill.ca

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Mcgill.ca is operated by McGill University. 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 mcgill.ca 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
mcgill-ca.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.190.3
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 YT2PEPF000001CA.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Mon, 11 May 2026 04:10:42 +0000 [08DEADB9B8646B7C]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

mcgill.ca 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 ip4:199.188.157.80 -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. None
TXTv=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc.ncs@mcgill.ca;
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.

mcgill.ca Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

25 YEARS OLD
RegistrarA.R.C. Informatique Inc.
IANA ID1896
RegisteredOctober 11, 2000
Last UpdatedJuly 26, 2022
ExpiresJanuary 12, 2027
Age25 years
TLD.ca
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
  • pens1.mcgill.ca
  • pens2.mcgill.ca
Registrant
Spiro Mitsialis
McGill University (Quebec)
spiro.mitsialis@mcgill.ca·Montreal, QC, CANADA·15143984455
Technical Contact
ITS Finance
McGill University (Quebec)
acctadmin.ncs@mcgill.ca·Montreal, QC, CANADA·15143984455

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Common Questions About mcgill.ca

Is mcgill.ca a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. mcgill.ca is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by McGill University and addresses on mcgill.ca are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid mcgill.ca mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a mcgill.ca email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a mcgill.ca email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @mcgill.ca mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against mcgill.ca'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 mcgill.ca email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to mcgill.ca'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 mcgill.ca mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for mcgill.ca?
mcgill.ca currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is mcgill-ca.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a mcgill.ca 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 mcgill.ca.
Does mcgill.ca use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
mcgill.ca enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: none). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @mcgill.ca is genuine, and mcgill.ca's DMARC policy of 'none' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to mcgill.ca bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from mcgill.ca 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 mcgill.ca'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 mcgill.ca's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of mcgill.ca email addresses?
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Is it safe to accept signups from mcgill.ca email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. mcgill.ca is a legitimate email service and signups from @mcgill.ca 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 mcgill.ca by default.
What email format does mcgill.ca use for usernames?
Most mcgill.ca mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@mcgill.ca, firstinitiallast@mcgill.ca, or first@mcgill.ca, but the actual local-part rules depend on McGill University. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @mcgill.ca 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 mcgill.ca risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for mcgill.ca 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 mcgill.ca score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is mcgill.ca a valid education email domain?
Yes, mcgill.ca is a valid educational institution email domain operated by McGill University. It is used by students, faculty, and staff for academic correspondence.
Is mcgill.ca a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, mcgill.ca 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 mcgill.ca use?
mcgill.ca uses mail servers managed by or on behalf of McGill University. 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 mcgill.ca addresses?
You can send emails to mcgill.ca 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 mcgill.ca?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify mcgill.ca addresses. Educational domains may use catch-all configurations or have specific SMTP behaviors. Our tool handles these institution-specific configurations automatically.