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Nate.com
Safe to Send
Nate.com is operated by SK Communications. The domain runs 1 mail exchange and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.
Safe to Send
RISK
27
/100
Low
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SOC 2 Type II
GDPR
CCPA
99.7% Accuracy
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 nate.com 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.
#10
mx1.nate.com 117.53.116.15
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 *******************************************
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
nate.com Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC
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 ip4:203.226.253.0/24 ip4:203.226.255.0/24 ip4:117.53.114.0/24 ip4:117.53.115.0/24 ip4:211.188.224.0/24 ~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.
Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for nate.com.
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.
None
TXTv=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc_reports@nate.com
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.
nate.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarGabia Inc.
IANA ID244
RegisteredOctober 27, 1996
Last UpdatedNovember 6, 2025
ExpiresOctober 27, 2026
Age29 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
- ns1.nate.com
- ns2.nate.com
Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain
About nate.com
nate.com is a South Korean web portal and email service operated by SK Communications, a subsidiary of SK Telecom. Based in Seoul, Nate provides free email alongside news, search, and entertainment services for Korean internet users.
nate.com implements SPF and DKIM authentication. SK Communications maintains anti-spam protections and complies with Korean PIPA data protection regulations.
The nate.com mail servers enforce recipient verification and reject invalid addresses. The domain does not operate as catch-all. Rate limiting applies from international senders.
When sending to nate.com, authenticate with SPF and DKIM. Korean providers may require gradual IP warm-up. Use UTF-8 for Korean content.
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Common Questions About nate.com
Is nate.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. nate.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Free Email Provider operated by SK Communications and addresses on nate.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid nate.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a nate.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a nate.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @nate.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against nate.com'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 nate.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to nate.com'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 nate.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for nate.com?
nate.com currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is mx1.nate.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a nate.com 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 nate.com.
Does nate.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
nate.com has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, and DMARC (policy: none). Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate nate.com mail.
Why do emails to nate.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from nate.com 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 nate.com'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 nate.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of nate.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of nate.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, nate.com 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 nate.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. nate.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @nate.com 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 nate.com by default.
What email format does nate.com use for usernames?
Most nate.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@nate.com, firstinitiallast@nate.com, or first@nate.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on SK Communications. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @nate.com 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 nate.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for nate.com 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 nate.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is nate.com a valid email domain?
Yes, nate.com is a valid free email domain operated by SK Communications. It provides permanent email accounts to users.
Is nate.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, nate.com is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It offers permanent email accounts with standard email features.
What mail server does nate.com use?
nate.com uses mail servers operated by SK Communications. Check the MX records section above for specific server details.
Can I send marketing emails to nate.com 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 nate.com?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify nate.com addresses via SMTP checks. Verification behavior varies by provider. Our tool handles provider-specific rate limiting automatically.