MAIL HEALTH / KNOW WHAT YOUR DNS SAYS

Email Health Checker

Provide proof for every audit point. Inspect sender identity and DNS configurations, uncover risks, and decide on appropriate next steps.

No email password needed · No registration requiredPublic Config Check, Exportable Results
MAIL HEALTHStart diagnosing from public records
Read-only inspection

02 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

A Report Ready for Further Troubleshooting

Review records, understand status, and know who to contact for resolution.

01Inbound & Identity

MX / SPF / DKIM / DMARC

02Delivery & Transmission

PTR / MTA-STS / TLS-RPT

03Credibility & Boundaries

Public Blacklists / Gmail Authorization Guide

"Unknown" Also Has Meaning

If no selector is provided, the service is temporarily unavailable, or private data is unauthorized, it remains marked as undetected or unknown to help you systematically supplement missing information.

Public DNS Evidence · No Configuration Changes ExecutedThe result is a snapshot at the time of detection

WHEN YOUR RECIPIENTS USE GMAIL

From DNS configuration to Gmail sending reputation

Postmaster Tools provides delivery signals for verified domains. You need proper permissions to access real data.

Open Google Postmaster Tools ↗
01

Verify sending domain

Add actual sending domains using a Google account and verify domain ownership per official requirements. Sending/receiving emails does not automatically grant Postmaster data access.

02

Examine Real Delivery Signals

Check spam rate, domain and IP reputation, authentication, encryption, and delivery errors. Data reflects traffic sent to personal Gmail accounts; low sending volumes may show no data.

03

Integrate Backend Inspection

Email management allows configuring DNS health checks and linking existing alert channels. Google private reputation metrics require separate authorization; public check results are not automatically equivalent to Gmail reputation.

No data ≠ zero complaints. Statistical delays and privacy thresholds affect visible results; individual recipient spam rules cannot be queried publicly.

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Email DNS Check: Diagnose configuration issues first, then assess delivery performance

Cross-border sales, B2B trade, and standalone website teams rely on emails to contact buyers. When emails are suddenly bounced, customers miss inquiry replies, or a newly configured sending service exhibits anomalies, checking MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records helps eliminate observable configuration issues. This email health diagnostic tool brings records and actionable suggestions together, enabling operations staff, technical personnel, and email service providers to discuss the same evidence.

The report categorizes items under "Action Required, Needs Optimization, Unconfirmed, Passed". A passing basic configuration does not guarantee inbox delivery rates; missing data will not be hidden under green indicators. You can provide actual DKIM selectors and sending public IPs to re-query, or download results for DNS and mail system admins.

What SPF, DKIM, and DMARC checks individually address

SPF describes which servers are authorized to send email for a domain; multiple conflicting records, invalid syntax, and lookup limits may affect authentication. DKIM uses signatures and public keys to help receivers verify emails, requiring a query for the public key corresponding to the actual selector. DMARC aligns the visible From domain with SPF/DKIM identities and defines handling policies for failed emails. DNS record checks and actual email authentication results exist on different operational layers.

When fixing, list all legitimate sending services first: corporate email, website forms, marketing platforms, order notifications, and customer service systems, then check their authentication settings. Direct replacement of SPF or changing DMARC to strict reject may impact normal business emails that are not yet aligned. The tool provides troubleshooting guidance and will not automatically modify records.

Email Blocklist Check: Correctly Understanding What Can and Cannot Be Checked

Some public DNS blocklists provide reputation clues for sending IPs or domains. List providers may require authorization, restrict resolvers, or limit usage; when queries are refused, time out, or unavailable, the report marks them as unknown. Absence from public lists does not prove recipient email services won't mark messages as spam, nor does it reflect individual recipient block rules.

When Gmail, Outlook, or a client's mail gateway rejects emails, save the bounce codes and recipient headers, then troubleshoot using public configurations, bounce details, and provider logs. The Gmail guidelines linked here point to official Google documentation; private metrics like domain reputation and complaint rates require domain verification and authorization.

Corporate email health checks, tailored for evolving configurations

Domain authentication records may change due to platform migrations, new marketing tools, or DNS adjustments. The public lookup is suitable for single checks; enterprise email admin consoles are recommended for saving active sending configurations as inspection targets and selecting notification channels. Alerts for anomalies and recoveries help teams respond promptly. Automated inspections cannot replace content audits, inbox testing, or actual delivery metrics; continue diagnosing based on evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What items can the email health check inspect?

Enter a sending domain or email to query public MX, SPF, DMARC, MTA-STS, and TLS-RPT DNS records. Enter a real DKIM selector to check corresponding public key records; enter actual sending public IP to check PTR and public reputation status. Each item shows query evidence, status, and recommendations, supporting JSON and text report downloads. DNS checks do not replace actual email authentication or inbox delivery testing.

How can I verify if SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are properly configured?

SPF checks focus on record count, syntax, and recursive DNS queries within limits. DKIM requires supplying the selector actually used by the sending system—having a public key in DNS does not guarantee an individual email signature is valid. DMARC checks records and domain policies, without directly validating SPF/DKIM alignment for a specific message. Complete validation requires recipient email headers and actual email samples. Please verify all authorized sending services before modifying records.

Where to find the DKIM selector?

Check domain verification settings in your email provider or locate the s= value in the DKIM-Signature header of sent raw emails. A d= signing domain is usually included; the selector must match that domain for lookup. The tool will not enumerate or guess selectors; if unprovided, it shows undetected rather than missing. Supports entering up to three single-label DNS selectors at once.

Does an email blocklist check reveal if emails enter the recipient's spam folder?

No. Public DNS blacklists provide only partial reputation clues, and results are subject to query conditions, authorization, resolvers, and service limits. Not being listed on a public blacklist does not guarantee inbox delivery; recipient private blocklists, personal rules, and spam filters cannot usually be queried publicly. When services are unavailable or queries are rejected, status is shown as unknown rather than unlisted.

How do I check my Gmail Postmaster Tools health data?

Access official Postmaster Tools using a Google account, add your actual sending domain, and complete verification. It provides metrics like spam rate for emails sent to personal Gmail accounts, domain/IP reputation, authentication, encryption, and delivery errors, but does not cover all inbox providers. Integrating these private metrics in the backend requires domain permissions and Google OAuth authorization; public single checks will not read your Gmail messages.

Why is there no data in Postmaster Tools?

Low sending volume, privacy thresholds, reporting delays, unverified domains, or lack of traffic to personal Gmail accounts can result in missing data. Missing data does not mean a zero spam rate or a good domain reputation. Verify your sending domain, Google permissions, and reporting dates first, then troubleshoot according to official Google guidelines.

Are MX records and the sending IP PTR record the same thing?

No. MX records specify receiving servers, while PTR reverse records are typically managed by the provider for the actual sending IP. A recipient server's IP may be completely different from the sending IP, so the tool will not treat resolved MX addresses as sending IPs. Please verify the real public sending IP from your email provider, email headers, or self-hosted mail server configuration.

Why does SPF show DNS query limits or partial results?

SPF directives such as include, a, mx, exists, and redirect may trigger DNS lookups, which are subject to RFC lookup limits. This tool also enforces a maximum lookup count and execution time limit; if temporary DNS errors occur or limits are reached, the check will be marked as incomplete. Final SPF evaluation for complex dynamic rules and specific email identities should still be performed by the receiving email system.

Is a DMARC record with p=none an error?

p=none can be used to collect reports and monitor authentication status, and shouldn't be simply judged as an error. Whether to upgrade to quarantine or reject depends on SPF/DKIM alignment, forwarding, and business needs for each sending service. The tool explains policies without advising blind changes to strict policies, avoiding impact on legitimate business emails.

Can corporate email undergo scheduled checks and send notifications upon anomalies?

Backend corporate email management provides health inspections and configuration for existing notification channels. Verify actual sending domains, DKIM selectors, and sending IPs before enabling inspections and selecting notification channels. Public configuration anomalies and recoveries can be included in alerts; Gmail private reputation metrics require additional domain verification and authorization. Inspections do not automatically modify DNS or send delivery test emails on your behalf.

Will my complete email address be uploaded after entering?

The browser first extracts and displays the domain name. A single DNS check submits only the domain name, optional DKIM selector, and sender public IP, without submitting the mailbox local part, password, or email content. Reports are not saved persistently in the browser by default; downloaded files will contain the checked public domain and sender IP. The page retains site ads, and testing requires access to network services.

email domain health checker practical guide and common questions

What does an email domain health checker do?

Email health checks examine public domain authentication and delivery policies. They differ from logging into a mailbox or testing one message's inbox placement.

Who is this for, and when is it useful?

Sales, IT and domain administrators investigating configuration or delivery issues.

How do I use this email domain health checker?

Enter the sending domain, optionally add a DKIM selector and IP, then inspect DNS evidence, policy findings and untested items.

How should I interpret the results?

Use the actual sending domain for SPF, DKIM and DMARC, then examine the sending IP and available reputation evidence. Missing selectors, IPs or authorization remain unknown.

Where is the work performed, and which services receive data?

Our service performs public DNS and available authorized blocklist queries without mailbox login or SMTP scanning. Private Gmail reputation cannot be inferred from DNS and requires applicable domain authorization.

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