Domain Intelligence
Last Updated:
Uq.edu.au
Safe to Send
Uq.edu.au is operated by University of Queensland. The domain runs 2 mail exchanges and SMTP is responsive, with all three authentication standards in force.
Safe to Send
RISK
21
/100
Low
Verify Mailbox
Verify @uq.edu.au emails
Live SMTP handshake against uq.edu.au mail servers. No email is sent. 10 free per day, no signup.
Trusted by 400,000+ senders
4.9/5
From 8,500+ verified reviews
Switched after a billing dispute with NeverBounce. Same SMTP results on a 5k test sample. The MX, SPF, DKIM lookup tools are a hidden value-add for debugging client deliverability complaints. James Wexler · Growth Engineer
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
2
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for uq.edu.au 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.
#10
mx1.hc86-32.ap.iphmx.com 139.138.31.123
Reachable
#10
mx2.hc86-32.ap.iphmx.com 139.138.31.123
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 esa.hc86-32.ap.iphmx.com ESMTP
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
uq.edu.au 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:_spf.uq.edu.au ~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.
Quarantine
TXTv=DMARC1;p=quarantine;sp=none;pct=100;rua=mailto:97e85530c1e8887@rep.dmarcanalyzer.com;ruf=mailto:97e85530c1e8887@for.dmarcanalyzer.com;ri=86400;fo=1
Receivers are instructed to quarantine (route to spam) any mail that fails SPF or DKIM.
uq.edu.au Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegistrarEducation Services Australia Limited
IANA ID4566
Last UpdatedJune 6, 2024
TLD.au
Authoritative Nameservers (4)
- ns1.dc.uq.edu.au
- ns2.dc.uq.edu.au
- ns3.dc.uq.edu.au
- ns4.dc.uq.edu.au
Registrant
Director ITS
The University of Queensland
Technical Contact
DNS Admin
Other Domains Similar to uq.edu.au
Other education email domains we've audited. Click any one to see its MX records, authentication, and risk score.
owens.edu
Owens Community College
eku.edu
Eastern Kentucky University
fit.edu
Florida Institute of Technology
brandeis.edu
Brandeis University
usu.edu
Utah State University
utk.edu
University of Tennessee Knoxville
uky.edu
University of Kentucky
sc.edu
University of South Carolina
washburn.edu
Washburn University
lsu.edu
Louisiana State University
efsc.edu
Eastern Florida State College
wileyc.edu
Wiley College
fudan.edu.cn
Fudan University
scad.edu
Savannah College of Art and Design
duke.edu
Duke University
gcu.edu
Grand Canyon University
apsu.edu
Austin Peay State University
rose-hulman.edu
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
cam.ac.uk
University of Cambridge
wm.edu
College of William & Mary
More Email Verification Tools
Free single-address checks, bulk uploads, and APIs for plugging email verification into your own product.
Common Questions About uq.edu.au
Is uq.edu.au a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. uq.edu.au is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by University of Queensland and addresses on uq.edu.au are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid uq.edu.au mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a uq.edu.au email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a uq.edu.au email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @uq.edu.au mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against uq.edu.au'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 uq.edu.au email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to uq.edu.au'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 uq.edu.au mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for uq.edu.au?
uq.edu.au currently publishes 2 mail exchange (MX) records. The primary MX is mx1.hc86-32.ap.iphmx.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a uq.edu.au 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 uq.edu.au.
Does uq.edu.au use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
uq.edu.au enforces all three email authentication standards: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (policy: quarantine). This is the gold-standard configuration. It means receivers can verify that mail claiming to come from @uq.edu.au is genuine, and uq.edu.au's DMARC policy of 'quarantine' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to uq.edu.au bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from uq.edu.au 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 uq.edu.au'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 uq.edu.au's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of uq.edu.au email addresses?
Our bulk email verifier accepts CSV or TXT uploads with thousands or millions of uq.edu.au addresses (or any mix of domains). Every address goes through 30+ checks including SMTP existence, uq.edu.au 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 uq.edu.au email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. uq.edu.au is a legitimate email service and signups from @uq.edu.au 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 uq.edu.au by default.
What email format does uq.edu.au use for usernames?
Most uq.edu.au mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@uq.edu.au, firstinitiallast@uq.edu.au, or first@uq.edu.au, but the actual local-part rules depend on University of Queensland. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @uq.edu.au 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 uq.edu.au risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for uq.edu.au 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 uq.edu.au score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is uq.edu.au a valid education email domain?
Yes, uq.edu.au is a valid educational institution email domain operated by University of Queensland. It is used by students, faculty, and staff for academic correspondence.
Is uq.edu.au a disposable or temporary email provider?
No, uq.edu.au 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 uq.edu.au use?
uq.edu.au uses mail servers managed by or on behalf of University of Queensland. 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 uq.edu.au addresses?
You can send emails to uq.edu.au 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 uq.edu.au?
Use BulkEmailChecker to verify uq.edu.au addresses. Educational domains may use catch-all configurations or have specific SMTP behaviors. Our tool handles these institution-specific configurations automatically.