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Ny.gov
Safe to Send
Ny.gov is operated by State of New York. 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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Live SMTP handshake against ny.gov mail servers. No email is sent. 10 free per day, no signup.
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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 ny.gov 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
ny-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.11.12
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 BL02EPF0001B419.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Sun, 10 May 2026 20:10:03 +0000 [08DEADB902215D7E]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
ny.gov 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 mx ip4:170.123.0.0/16 ip4:161.11.224.0/22 include:svc.ny.gov include:service.govdelivery.com -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.
Missing
No DMARC record published at _dmarc.ny.gov.
No DMARC policy is published. Receivers have no instruction for handling failed messages from this domain.
ny.gov Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
Registrarget.gov
IANA ID93
RegisteredSeptember 18, 2002
Last UpdatedOctober 5, 2025
ExpiresSeptember 30, 2026
Age23 years
TLD.gov
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
- ns1.ny.gov
- ns2.ny.gov
Registrant
Hidden by registrar privacy service
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain
About ny.gov
The ny.gov domain is the official website of the State of New York, used by state government agencies and departments. New York, with its capital in Albany, administers public services for nearly 20 million residents in one of the most populous U.S. states.
New York state government domains implement email authentication with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) oversees cybersecurity for state communications.
New York state mail servers do not function as catch-all. Recipients are validated and invalid addresses rejected. State email systems employ strict security filtering.
Email delivery to ny.gov requires full authentication compliance with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
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Common Questions About ny.gov
Is ny.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. ny.gov is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Government Email operated by State of New York and addresses on ny.gov are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid ny.gov mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a ny.gov email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a ny.gov email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @ny.gov mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against ny.gov'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 ny.gov email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to ny.gov'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 ny.gov mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for ny.gov?
ny.gov currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is ny-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a ny.gov 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 ny.gov.
Does ny.gov use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
ny.gov has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, DKIM and . Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate ny.gov mail.
Why do emails to ny.gov bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from ny.gov 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 ny.gov'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 ny.gov's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of ny.gov email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of ny.gov addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, ny.gov 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 ny.gov email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. ny.gov is a legitimate email service and signups from @ny.gov 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 ny.gov by default.
What email format does ny.gov use for usernames?
Most ny.gov mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@ny.gov, firstinitiallast@ny.gov, or first@ny.gov, but the actual local-part rules depend on State of New York. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @ny.gov 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 ny.gov risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for ny.gov 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 ny.gov score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is ny.gov a valid government email domain?
Yes, ny.gov is a valid official government email domain operated by State of New York. It is used by government employees and officials for official correspondence.
Is ny.gov a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, ny.gov is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It is an official government domain used for legitimate government communications and operations.
What mail server does ny.gov use?
ny.gov uses mail servers managed by State of New York. Check the MX records section above for specific server details and authentication configuration.
Can I send emails to ny.gov addresses?
Yes, ny.gov addresses accept incoming email. Government mail servers typically enforce strict spam filtering, authentication checks (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and content scanning. Ensure your sending domain is properly authenticated.
How do I verify an email address at ny.gov?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify ny.gov addresses. Government domains may have specific SMTP behaviors including greylisting and strict rate limiting. Our tool handles these provider-specific configurations automatically.