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Unca.edu
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Unca.edu is operated by University of North Carolina at Asheville. 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 unca.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 192.178.155.27
Reachable
#5
alt1.aspmx.l.google.com 108.177.123.26
Reachable
#5
alt2.aspmx.l.google.com 172.253.116.26
Reachable
#10
alt3.aspmx.l.google.com 192.178.223.26
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 af79cd13be357-906b566c8f7si1581471885a.317 - gsmtp
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
unca.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 ip4:152.18.68.0/24 ip4:152.18.63.0/24 ip4:152.18.64.0/23 ip4:152.18.232.96/27 ip4:152.18.66.0/24 ip4:152.18.243.226 ip4:152.46.24.151 ip4:66.194.20.68 ip4:192.34.56.28 ip4:3.216.25.29 ip4:198.187.196.100 ip4:75.101.161.27 ip4:54.166.123.167 ip4:34.236.72.193 ip4:44.194.182.36 ip4:199.188.157.80 include:_spf.google.com include:amazonses.com include:_spf.explore-blue.com ip4:149.72.41.174 ip4:35.80.141.6 ip4:44.229.121.55 ip4:148.59.100.16/28 include:ngwebsolutions.net include:spf-na.exlibrisgroup.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; rua=mailto:hulv9btq@ag.us.dmarcian.com,mailto:postmaster@unca.edu; adkim=r; aspf=r
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.
unca.edu Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegisteredMay 16, 1989
Last UpdatedOctober 27, 2025
ExpiresJuly 31, 2026
Age36 years
TLD.edu
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
- NS-02.MCNC.ORG
- NS-01.MCNC.ORG
Registrant
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC, UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
Ray Suitte
MCNC
hostmaster@ncren.net·Research Triangle Park, NC, UNITED STATES·19192481100
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Common Questions About unca.edu
Is unca.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. unca.edu is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by University of North Carolina at Asheville and addresses on unca.edu are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid unca.edu mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a unca.edu email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a unca.edu email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @unca.edu mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against unca.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 unca.edu email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to unca.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 unca.edu mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for unca.edu?
unca.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 unca.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 unca.edu.
Does unca.edu use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
unca.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 @unca.edu is genuine, and unca.edu's DMARC policy of 'none' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to unca.edu bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from unca.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 unca.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 unca.edu's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of unca.edu email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of unca.edu addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, unca.edu 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 unca.edu email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. unca.edu is a legitimate email service and signups from @unca.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 unca.edu by default.
What email format does unca.edu use for usernames?
Most unca.edu mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@unca.edu, firstinitiallast@unca.edu, or first@unca.edu, but the actual local-part rules depend on University of North Carolina at Asheville. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @unca.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 unca.edu risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for unca.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 unca.edu score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is unca.edu a valid education email domain?
Yes, unca.edu is a valid educational institution email domain operated by University of North Carolina at Asheville. It is used by students, faculty, and staff for academic correspondence.
Is unca.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, unca.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 unca.edu use?
unca.edu uses mail servers managed by or on behalf of University of North Carolina at Asheville. 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 unca.edu addresses?
You can send emails to unca.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 unca.edu?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify unca.edu addresses. Educational domains may use catch-all configurations or have specific SMTP behaviors. Our tool handles these institution-specific configurations automatically.