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Wwu.edu

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Wwu.edu is operated by Western Washington University. 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 wwu.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
wwu-edu.mail.protection.outlook.com 52.101.11.17
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 SA2PEPF00003F61.mail.protection.outlook.com Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Thu, 14 May 2026 03:10:23 +0000 [08DEADA8F8CC5B05]
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

wwu.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 a mx ip4:140.160.248.194 include:spf.protection.outlook.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@wwu.edu,mailto:dmarc_rua@wwu.edu;ruf=mailto:dmarc_ruf@wwu.edu
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.

wwu.edu Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

39 YEARS OLD
RegisteredApril 14, 1987
Last UpdatedApril 22, 2026
ExpiresJuly 31, 2027
Age39 years
TLD.edu
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
  • EXTNS1.WWU.EDU
  • EXTNS2.WWU.EDU
Registrant
Western Washington University Communications & Technology Services
Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES
Technical Contact
WWU Domains
grp.its.telecom.domains@wwu.edu·Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES·13606503010

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Common Questions About wwu.edu

Is wwu.edu a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. wwu.edu is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as Education Email operated by Western Washington University and addresses on wwu.edu are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid wwu.edu mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a wwu.edu email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a wwu.edu email address is to use our free email checker. Enter any @wwu.edu mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against wwu.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 wwu.edu email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to wwu.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 wwu.edu mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for wwu.edu?
wwu.edu currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is wwu-edu.mail.protection.outlook.com, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a wwu.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 wwu.edu.
Does wwu.edu use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
wwu.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 @wwu.edu is genuine, and wwu.edu's DMARC policy of 'none' instructs receivers how to handle messages that fail those checks.
Why do emails to wwu.edu bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from wwu.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 wwu.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 wwu.edu's receivers trust you.
How can I verify a large list of wwu.edu email addresses?
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Is it safe to accept signups from wwu.edu email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. wwu.edu is a legitimate email service and signups from @wwu.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 wwu.edu by default.
What email format does wwu.edu use for usernames?
Most wwu.edu mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@wwu.edu, firstinitiallast@wwu.edu, or first@wwu.edu, but the actual local-part rules depend on Western Washington University. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @wwu.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 wwu.edu risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for wwu.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 wwu.edu score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.