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Pinterest.com

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Pinterest.com is operated by Pinterest Inc.. The domain runs 5 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
5
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for pinterest.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.

5 RECORDS
#1
aspmx.l.google.com 142.251.163.27
Reachable
#5
alt1.aspmx.l.google.com 108.177.123.26
Reachable
#5
alt2.aspmx.l.google.com 172.253.116.27
Reachable
#10
alt4.aspmx.l.google.com 173.194.76.27
Reachable
#10
alt3.aspmx.l.google.com 192.178.223.26
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 mx.google.com ESMTP af79cd13be357-910bb225242si1190524785a.35 - gsmtp
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

pinterest.com 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 redirect=_spf.pinterest.com
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; fo=1; pct=100; rua=mailto:o4khm-8732@rua.dmarc.emailanalyst.com; ruf=mailto:o4khm-8732@ruf.dmarc.emailanalyst.com
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.

pinterest.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

16 YEARS OLD
RegistrarMarkMonitor, Inc.
IANA ID292
RegisteredNovember 26, 2009
Last UpdatedOctober 25, 2024
ExpiresNovember 25, 2026
Age16 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
  • ns6.pinterest.com
  • ns10.pinterest.com
  • ns5.pinterest.com
  • ns9.pinterest.com
Registrant
Domain Administrator
DNStination Inc.
web@dnstinations.com·San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES·14155319335
Technical Contact
Domain Administrator
web@dnstinations.com·UNITED STATES·14155319335
About this Domain

About pinterest.com

Pinterest Inc. (pinterest.com) is a visual discovery and social media platform headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest enables users to discover and save ideas through visual bookmarking (pins) across categories including home decor, fashion, recipes, and DIY projects. The platform serves over 480 million monthly active users worldwide.

Pinterest implements email authentication on the pinterest.com domain with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. As a consumer internet brand, Pinterest protects its domain from phishing campaigns that impersonate pin notifications, board invitations, and account security alerts through robust authentication enforcement.

SMTP verification of pinterest.com addresses returns definitive responses for valid and invalid mailboxes. The domain does not function as catch-all. Pinterest's mail infrastructure includes standard rate limiting on inbound SMTP connections.

For business partners communicating with Pinterest employees, proper sender authentication is important. Pinterest's corporate email filters check incoming messages for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC compliance. Properly configured authentication records ensure reliable inbox delivery to pinterest.com addresses.

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Common Questions About pinterest.com

Is pinterest.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. pinterest.com is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Corporate Email operated by Pinterest Inc. and addresses on pinterest.com are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid pinterest.com mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a pinterest.com email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a pinterest.com email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @pinterest.com mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against pinterest.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 pinterest.com email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to pinterest.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 pinterest.com mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for pinterest.com?
pinterest.com currently publishes 5 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is aspmx.l.google.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a pinterest.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 pinterest.com.
Does pinterest.com use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
pinterest.com 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 @pinterest.com is genuine, and pinterest.com's DMARC policy of 'reject' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to pinterest.com bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from pinterest.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 pinterest.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 pinterest.com's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of pinterest.com email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of pinterest.com addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, pinterest.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 pinterest.com email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. pinterest.com is a legitimate email service and signups from @pinterest.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 pinterest.com by default.
What email format does pinterest.com use for usernames?
Most pinterest.com mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@pinterest.com, firstinitiallast@pinterest.com, or first@pinterest.com, but the actual local-part rules depend on Pinterest Inc.. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @pinterest.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 pinterest.com risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for pinterest.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 pinterest.com score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is pinterest.com a valid email domain?
Yes, pinterest.com is the official corporate email domain for Pinterest Inc.. It is used for internal business communications.
Is pinterest.com a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, pinterest.com is a corporate email domain belonging to Pinterest Inc., used exclusively by employees and authorized personnel.
What mail server does pinterest.com use?
pinterest.com uses enterprise-grade mail infrastructure. Check the MX records section for specific mail server details.
Can I send marketing emails to pinterest.com addresses?
B2B marketing to pinterest.com requires proper consent. Corporate domains may use catch-all configurations, so verify individual addresses before sending.
How do I verify an email address at pinterest.com?
Corporate domains like pinterest.com may use catch-all configurations that accept all addresses. Use BulkEmailChecker advanced verification to detect catch-all behavior and validate individual mailboxes.