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Reddit.com

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Reddit.com is operated by Reddit Inc.. The domain runs 5 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.

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@reddit.com
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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 reddit.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 192.178.218.26
Reachable
#5
alt1.aspmx.l.google.com 108.177.123.26
Reachable
#5
alt2.aspmx.l.google.com 172.253.116.27
Reachable
#10
aspmx3.googlemail.com 172.253.116.26
Reachable
#10
aspmx2.googlemail.com 108.177.123.26
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 af79cd13be357-8fc2d6d1e82si3357541785a.391 - gsmtp
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

reddit.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 include:amazonses.com include:_spf.google.com include:19922862.spf01.hubspotemail.net include:reddit.deliver.highspot.com exists:%{i}._spf.mta.salesforce.com ip4:103.151.192.0/23 ip4:185.12.80.0/22 ip4:188.172.128.0/20 ip4:192.161.144.0/20 ip4:216.198.0.0/18 include:sent-via.netsuite.com ip4:52.50.24.208 ip4:35.174.145.124 ~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; fo=1; ruf=mailto:reddit@us.cp-dmarc.com; rua=mailto:reddit@us.cp-dmarc.com
Strict policy. Receivers are instructed to reject any mail that fails SPF or DKIM. The strongest available setting.

reddit.com Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

21 YEARS OLD
RegistrarMarkMonitor, Inc.
IANA ID292
RegisteredApril 29, 2005
Last UpdatedMarch 28, 2026
ExpiresApril 28, 2028
Age21 years
TLD.com
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
  • ns-557.awsdns-05.net
  • ns-1887.awsdns-43.co.uk
  • ns-378.awsdns-47.com
  • ns-1029.awsdns-00.org
Registrant
Reddit Inc.
UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
Hidden by registrar privacy service
About this Domain

About reddit.com

Reddit Inc. (reddit.com) is a major social media and community platform headquartered in San Francisco, California. Reddit hosts millions of user-created communities (subreddits) covering virtually every topic, and serves over 1.7 billion monthly active users. The platform went public in 2024 and is one of the most visited websites in the world.

Reddit implements email authentication on the reddit.com domain with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. As a major internet platform, Reddit's domain is targeted by phishing campaigns impersonating account notifications, moderator alerts, and community messages. Authentication protects the brand and its user community from fraudulent communications.

SMTP verification of reddit.com addresses returns definitive responses for valid and invalid mailboxes. The domain does not operate as catch-all. Reddit's mail infrastructure includes rate limiting on inbound SMTP connections consistent with major internet platforms.

Delivering to reddit.com requires proper sender authentication. Reddit's corporate email filters check incoming messages for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC compliance. Partners and vendors should maintain properly configured authentication records for reliable inbox delivery to reddit.com addresses.

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Common Questions About reddit.com

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