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Pqc.edu is operated by Paul Quinn College. The domain runs 4 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.

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Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
Yes
Mail server responds to SMTP handshake
MX Records
4
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for pqc.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.

4 RECORDS
#10
mx-cluster-usa01.hornetsecurity.com 173.45.18.100
Reachable
#20
mx-cluster-usa02.hornetsecurity.com 173.45.18.100
Reachable
#30
mx-cluster-usa03.hornetsecurity.com 173.45.18.100
Reachable
#40
mx-cluster-usa04.hornetsecurity.com 173.45.18.100
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-gate08-hz5.hornetsecurity.com
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

pqc.edu Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC

2/3 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 ip4:64.58.229.190 ip4:12.179.37.163 include:spf.hornetsecurity.com include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:amazonses.com include:_tuf-spf.touchnet.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. Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for pqc.edu.
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
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.

pqc.edu Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

28 YEARS OLD
RegisteredJune 20, 1997
Last UpdatedSeptember 2, 2025
ExpiresJuly 31, 2028
Age28 years
TLD.edu
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
  • NS47.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
  • NS48.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
Registrant
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
Ronald Anthony
ranthony@pqc.edu·Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES·12143795507

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Common Questions About pqc.edu

Is pqc.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. pqc.edu is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by Paul Quinn College and addresses on pqc.edu are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid pqc.edu mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a pqc.edu email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a pqc.edu email address is to use our email checker. Enter any @pqc.edu mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against pqc.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 pqc.edu email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to pqc.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 pqc.edu mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for pqc.edu?
pqc.edu currently publishes 4 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mx-cluster-usa01.hornetsecurity.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a pqc.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 pqc.edu.
Does pqc.edu use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
pqc.edu 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 pqc.edu mail.
Why do emails to pqc.edu bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from pqc.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 pqc.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 pqc.edu's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of pqc.edu email addresses?
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Is it safe to accept signups from pqc.edu email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. pqc.edu is a legitimate email service and signups from @pqc.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 pqc.edu by default.
What email format does pqc.edu use for usernames?
Most pqc.edu mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@pqc.edu, firstinitiallast@pqc.edu, or first@pqc.edu, but the actual local-part rules depend on Paul Quinn College. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @pqc.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 pqc.edu risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for pqc.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 pqc.edu score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.