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Msu.edu is operated by Michigan State University. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges 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
2
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for msu.edu 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.

2 RECORDS
#5
mxb-00165801.gslb.pphosted.com 148.163.153.130
Reachable
#5
mxa-00165801.gslb.pphosted.com 148.163.153.130
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 mx0b-00165801.pphosted.com ESMTP pe-m0114546
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

msu.edu 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 ip4:35.8.0.0/13 ip4:207.74.148.0/24 ip4:192.231.113.0/24 ip4:162.247.216.0/22 ip4:66.151.109.0/24 ip4:34.194.230.233 ip4:34.230.107.215 ip4:148.163.147.0/24 ip4:148.163.143.0/24 include:_external.mail.msu.edu include:_external2.mail.msu.edu -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; fo=1; rua=mailto:dmarc_rua@emaildefense.proofpoint.com,mailto:its.dmarc@msu.edu; ruf=mailto:dmarc_ruf@emaildefense.proofpoint.com,mailto:its.dmarc@msu.edu
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.

msu.edu Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

38 YEARS OLD
RegisteredMay 6, 1987
Last UpdatedJuly 23, 2025
ExpiresJuly 31, 2028
Age38 years
TLD.edu
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
  • NS-64.AWSDNS-08.COM
  • NS-665.AWSDNS-19.NET
  • NS-1432.AWSDNS-51.ORG
  • NS-1827.AWSDNS-36.CO.UK
Registrant
Michigan State University
MI, UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
Network Services Michigan State University - IT Services
dnstech@msu.edu·MI, UNITED STATES·15174326200

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Common Questions About msu.edu

Is msu.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. msu.edu is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by Michigan State University and addresses on msu.edu are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid msu.edu mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a msu.edu email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a msu.edu email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @msu.edu mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against msu.edu'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 msu.edu email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to msu.edu'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 msu.edu mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for msu.edu?
msu.edu currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mxb-00165801.gslb.pphosted.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a msu.edu 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 msu.edu.
Does msu.edu use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
msu.edu 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 @msu.edu is genuine, and msu.edu's DMARC policy of 'none' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to msu.edu bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from msu.edu 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 msu.edu'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 msu.edu's receivers trust you.
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Is it safe to accept signups from msu.edu email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. msu.edu is a legitimate email service and signups from @msu.edu 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 msu.edu by default.
What email format does msu.edu use for usernames?
Most msu.edu mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@msu.edu, firstinitiallast@msu.edu, or first@msu.edu, but the actual local-part rules depend on Michigan State University. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @msu.edu 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 msu.edu risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for msu.edu 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 msu.edu score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is msu.edu a valid education email domain?
Yes, msu.edu is a valid educational institution email domain operated by Michigan State University. It is used by students, faculty, and staff for academic correspondence.
Is msu.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, msu.edu 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 msu.edu use?
msu.edu uses mail servers managed by or on behalf of Michigan State 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 msu.edu addresses?
You can send emails to msu.edu 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 msu.edu?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify msu.edu addresses. Educational domains may use catch-all configurations or have specific SMTP behaviors. Our tool handles these institution-specific configurations automatically.