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Pugetsound.edu
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Pugetsound.edu is operated by University of Puget Sound. The domain runs 5 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
RISK
10
/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
5
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for pugetsound.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.
#1
aspmx.l.google.com 64.233.180.27
Reachable
#5
alt2.aspmx.l.google.com 172.253.116.27
Reachable
#5
alt1.aspmx.l.google.com 108.177.123.26
Reachable
#10
alt3.aspmx.l.google.com 192.178.223.27
Reachable
#10
alt4.aspmx.l.google.com 173.194.76.26
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 6a1803df08f44-8c90bb82290si17273296d6.186 - gsmtp
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
pugetsound.edu 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:_s59763574.fdmarc.net ~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.
None
TXTv=DMARC1;p=none;pct=100;rua=mailto:a+59763574@fdmarc.net;ruf=mailto:f+59763574@fdmarc.net;ri=3600;fo=1;
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.
pugetsound.edu Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegisteredDecember 23, 1998
Last UpdatedJune 3, 2024
ExpiresJuly 31, 2027
Age27 years
TLD.edu
Authoritative Nameservers (3)
- DNS1.PUGETSOUND.EDU
- DNS2.PUGETSOUND.EDU
- DNS3.PUGETSOUND.EDU
Registrant
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA, UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
Barton Janes
University of Puget Sound
bjanes@pugetsound.edu·Tacoma, WA, UNITED STATES·12538793915
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Common Questions About pugetsound.edu
Is pugetsound.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. pugetsound.edu is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by University of Puget Sound and addresses on pugetsound.edu are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid pugetsound.edu mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a pugetsound.edu email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a pugetsound.edu email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @pugetsound.edu mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against pugetsound.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 pugetsound.edu email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to pugetsound.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 pugetsound.edu mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for pugetsound.edu?
pugetsound.edu 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 pugetsound.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 pugetsound.edu.
Does pugetsound.edu use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
pugetsound.edu enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: none). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @pugetsound.edu is genuine, and pugetsound.edu's DMARC policy of 'none' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to pugetsound.edu bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from pugetsound.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 pugetsound.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 pugetsound.edu's receivers trust you.
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Is it safe to accept signups from pugetsound.edu email addresses?
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What email format does pugetsound.edu use for usernames?
Most pugetsound.edu mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@pugetsound.edu, firstinitiallast@pugetsound.edu, or first@pugetsound.edu, but the actual local-part rules depend on University of Puget Sound. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @pugetsound.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 pugetsound.edu risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for pugetsound.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 pugetsound.edu score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.