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Overheid.nl
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Overheid.nl is operated by Government of Netherlands. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
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10
/100
Low
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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 overheid.nl 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
mail2.ssonet.nl 147.181.98.131
Reachable
#10
mail.ssonet.nl 144.43.249.200
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 mail2.ssonet.nl ESMTP
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
overheid.nl 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 include:_spf_mx.solvinity.com a:mx01-koop.solvinity.com a:mx02-koop.solvinity.com a:mx03-koop.solvinity.com a:mx04-koop.solvinity.com a:ienwprd1-mailrelay001.external-cloud.nl a:mail-koop.standaardplatform.nl -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.
Reject
TXTv=DMARC1; p=reject;
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.
overheid.nl Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarRijksoverheid
IANA ID1
RegisteredDecember 4, 1998
Last UpdatedOctober 29, 2024
Age27 years
TLD.nl
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
- ns0.rijksoverheidnl.com
- ns1.rijksoverheidnl.nl
- ns3.rijksoverheidnl.org
- ns2.rijksoverheidnl.eu
About this Domain
About overheid.nl
The overheid.nl domain is the official Dutch-language government domain for the Netherlands, serving as the central portal for Dutch government information and services. The Dutch government, based in The Hague, administers public services for over 17 million residents.
Dutch government domains implement robust email authentication with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. The NCSC-NL provides cybersecurity guidance. Dutch government security standards are among the highest in Europe.
The overheid.nl mail servers do not function as catch-all. Recipients are validated and invalid addresses rejected. Strict filtering applies.
Email delivery to overheid.nl requires full authentication compliance. Dutch government gateways apply rigorous filtering.
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Common Questions About overheid.nl
Is overheid.nl a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. overheid.nl is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Government Email operated by Government of Netherlands and addresses on overheid.nl are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid overheid.nl mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a overheid.nl email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a overheid.nl email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @overheid.nl mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against overheid.nl'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 overheid.nl email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to overheid.nl'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 overheid.nl mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for overheid.nl?
overheid.nl currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mail2.ssonet.nl, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a overheid.nl 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 overheid.nl.
Does overheid.nl use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
overheid.nl enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: reject). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @overheid.nl is genuine, and overheid.nl's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to overheid.nl bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from overheid.nl 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 overheid.nl'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 overheid.nl's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of overheid.nl email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of overheid.nl addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, overheid.nl 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 overheid.nl email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. overheid.nl is a legitimate email service and signups from @overheid.nl 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 overheid.nl by default.
What email format does overheid.nl use for usernames?
Most overheid.nl mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@overheid.nl, firstinitiallast@overheid.nl, or first@overheid.nl, but the actual local-part rules depend on Government of Netherlands. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @overheid.nl 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 overheid.nl risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for overheid.nl 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 overheid.nl score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is overheid.nl a valid government email domain?
Yes, overheid.nl is a valid official government email domain operated by Government of Netherlands. It is used by government employees and officials for official correspondence.
Is overheid.nl a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, overheid.nl 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 overheid.nl use?
overheid.nl uses mail servers managed by Government of Netherlands. Check the MX records section above for specific server details and authentication configuration.
Can I send emails to overheid.nl addresses?
Yes, overheid.nl 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 overheid.nl?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify overheid.nl addresses. Government domains may have specific SMTP behaviors including greylisting and strict rate limiting. Our tool handles these provider-specific configurations automatically.