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Yandex.ru

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Yandex.ru is operated by Yandex LLC. 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 yandex.ru 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
mx.yandex.ru 77.88.21.249
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 mail-nwsmtp-mxfront-production-main-98.sas.yp-c.yandex.net Ok 1778940601-1APQOwoLba60
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.

yandex.ru 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 redirect=_spf.yandex.ru
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@auth.returnpath.net,mailto:dmarc-rua@yandex.ru; ruf=mailto:dmarc_afrf@auth.returnpath.net
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.

yandex.ru Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar

28 YEARS OLD
RegistrarRU-CENTER-RU
RegisteredSeptember 23, 1997
ExpiresSeptember 30, 2026
Age28 years
TLD.ru
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
  • ns1.yandex.ru
  • ns2.yandex.ru
Registrant
YANDEX, LLC.
About this Domain

About yandex.ru

yandex.ru is the primary email domain for Yandex Mail, operated by Yandex LLC, Russia's largest search engine and internet company based in Moscow. Yandex Mail serves tens of millions of users with free email featuring generous storage, strong spam filtering, and integration with Yandex's ecosystem of services.

yandex.ru implements SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication. Yandex maintains one of the world's most sophisticated anti-spam systems protecting its massive user base. The service operates under Russian data protection law (Federal Law 152-FZ).

The yandex.ru mail servers enforce strict recipient verification and reject invalid addresses. The domain does not function as catch-all. Yandex applies aggressive rate limiting, particularly from international senders.

For delivery to yandex.ru, authenticate with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Build reputation gradually with Yandex's systems. Follow Yandex's postmaster guidelines for optimal deliverability.

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Common Questions About yandex.ru

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