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Umsl.edu is operated by University of Missouri-St. Louis. The domain runs 1 mail exchange 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
1
Mail exchangers

Mail Exchange (MX) Records for umsl.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 RECORD
#10
umsl-edu.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.41.24
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 CY4PEPF0000FCBF.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Tue, 12 May 2026 14:10:06 +0000 [08DEADB542C6B889]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

umsl.edu 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 ip4:198.187.196.100 ip4:198.187.196.130 include:_spf.umsl.edu include:_spf.messagegears.net include:e2ma.net include:sendgrid.net exists:%{i}.spf.hc6489-1.iphmx.com include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:amazonses.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. 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; fo=1; rua=mailto:dmarc_agg@vali.email,mailto:mudmarc-reports@missouri.edu;
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.

umsl.edu Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

36 YEARS OLD
RegisteredSeptember 25, 1989
Last UpdatedJuly 1, 2024
ExpiresJuly 31, 2027
Age36 years
TLD.edu
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
  • EPSILON3.UMSL.EDU
  • NS2.UMSL.EDU
  • SDNS-NS1.MST.EDU
  • SDNS-NS2.MST.EDU
Registrant
University of Missouri
Louis, MO, UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
Stephen Anthoney
anthoneys@umsl.edu·Louis, MO, UNITED STATES·13145164862

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Common Questions About umsl.edu

Is umsl.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. umsl.edu is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by University of Missouri-St. Louis and addresses on umsl.edu are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid umsl.edu mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a umsl.edu email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a umsl.edu email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @umsl.edu mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against umsl.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 umsl.edu email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to umsl.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 umsl.edu mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for umsl.edu?
umsl.edu currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is umsl-edu.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a umsl.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 umsl.edu.
Does umsl.edu use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
umsl.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 @umsl.edu is genuine, and umsl.edu's DMARC policy of 'none' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to umsl.edu bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from umsl.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 umsl.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 umsl.edu's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of umsl.edu email addresses?
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Is it safe to accept signups from umsl.edu email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. umsl.edu is a legitimate email service and signups from @umsl.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 umsl.edu by default.
What email format does umsl.edu use for usernames?
Most umsl.edu mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@umsl.edu, firstinitiallast@umsl.edu, or first@umsl.edu, but the actual local-part rules depend on University of Missouri-St. Louis. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @umsl.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 umsl.edu risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for umsl.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 umsl.edu score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is umsl.edu a valid education email domain?
Yes, umsl.edu is a valid educational institution email domain operated by University of Missouri-St. Louis. It is used by students, faculty, and staff for academic correspondence.
Is umsl.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, umsl.edu is not a disposable or temporary email provider. It is an institutional email domain. However, student email addresses may be deactivated after graduation depending on the institution's policy.
What mail server does umsl.edu use?
umsl.edu uses mail servers managed by or on behalf of University of Missouri-St. Louis. Many universities use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for their email infrastructure. Check the MX records section above for details.
Can I send marketing emails to umsl.edu addresses?
You can send emails to umsl.edu addresses with proper consent. Be aware that educational institutions often employ strict spam filtering, and student addresses may become inactive after graduation. Regular list hygiene is recommended.
How do I verify an email address at umsl.edu?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify umsl.edu addresses. Educational domains may use catch-all configurations or have specific SMTP behaviors. Our tool handles these institution-specific configurations automatically.