Real Technical Checks

Check if your emails
actually reach the inbox

Analyse SPF, DKIM, DMARC, sender reputation, spam triggers, blacklists, and more, then get a clear action plan to improve deliverability.

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Checks Run
SPF
DNS Records
DKIM
Verified
DMARC
Policy Check

Use a domain for DNS/authentication checks or an email address for sender-specific context.

Advanced options
Scanning your email setup…
Initialising checks…
DNS
DNS Records
SPF
SPF
DKIM
DKIM
DM
DMARC
BL
Blacklists
PTR
PTR
CT
Content
RP
Reputation
Recent Checks
ABOUT THIS TOOL

About this free email deliverability checker

This free email deliverability checker runs eight automated checks against your domain or email address and tells you exactly why your emails may be failing to reach the inbox. It tests DNS routing, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, reverse DNS (PTR), blacklist status, subject line content, and sender reputation — all in one place, in under a minute.

Unlike generic email testers, this email deliverability checker gives you actionable, plain-English recommendations for each failed check — not just a score. You leave knowing what the problem is, why it matters, and what to fix first.

SPF / DKIM / DMARC
Validates all three email authentication standards that inbox providers use to verify sender legitimacy.
Blacklist Check
Checks resolved sending IPs against Spamhaus ZEN and SpamCop, with adapted handling for provider-managed sending paths.
DNS & PTR Audit
Inspects MX and A/AAAA records for mail routing, then checks reverse DNS (PTR) for each sending IP with forward-confirmed validation.
Sender Reputation
Derives a composite reputation verdict from your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC results, blacklist status, and sending volume.
Live Inbox Test
Send a real email to a generated test address and get scored results based on actual received headers.
Action Plan
Every failed check includes a plain-English explanation and specific steps to fix the problem.
HOW IT WORKS

How this email deliverability checker works — step by step

This email deliverability checker runs all tests automatically once you submit your domain or email address. No account needed, no configuration required — just enter your details and review your full email deliverability test results.

1
Enter your domain or email address
Type your domain (e.g. yourdomain.com) for a full DNS and authentication audit, or an email address for sender-specific context. The checker will extract the domain automatically from an email address.
2
Choose your audit mode
Select Basic Audit for a comprehensive DNS and authentication scan, or Live Inbox Test to send a real email to a generated test address and score the actual received headers.
3
Configure optional parameters
Use the advanced options to specify your sending domain, email service provider (this improves DKIM selector detection), sending volume, or a subject line to scan for spam trigger phrases.
4
Run the deliverability audit
Click "Run Deliverability Audit" — the tool checks SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX records, blacklists, sender reputation, and content signals simultaneously.
5
Review your results
Each check shows a pass, warning, or fail status with a plain-English explanation of what was found and why it matters for inbox delivery.
6
Follow the action plan
Every failed check includes specific DNS records to add or modify, copy-ready configuration snippets, and a priority ranking so you know what to fix first.
WHAT IT CHECKS

What this email deliverability checker tests — seven checks in one audit

Email deliverability is not a single setting — it is the combined result of several independent signals that inbox providers evaluate simultaneously. This email deliverability checker runs seven distinct checks across DNS, authentication, blacklists, content, and reputation.

Most businesses that struggle with deliverability have one or two critical failures buried among otherwise healthy settings. The free email deliverability checker surfaces the exact problems so you can fix what matters without guessing.

SPF Record
Checks that your SPF record exists, is correctly formatted, and authorises the right sending sources for your domain.
DKIM Signature
Probes 15 common DKIM selectors in DNS, with targeted coverage for Mailchimp, SendGrid, Amazon SES, and Postmark when you specify your ESP.
DMARC Policy
Checks your DMARC record alignment and policy strength — whether it rejects, quarantines, or merely monitors failed messages.
MX & DNS Records
Confirms MX routing records are present and valid, checks A/AAAA host records, and auto-detects your mail provider from DNS signals.
PTR / Reverse DNS
Looks up PTR records for resolved sending IPs and verifies forward-confirmed reverse DNS (FCrDNS) — a trust signal required by some strict inbox providers.
Subject Line Analysis
If you provide a subject line, scans it for 8 known spam trigger phrases, consecutive caps, excess punctuation, and currency symbols.
WHY IT MATTERS

Why every business needs an email deliverability checker

A business email that lands in spam is not just inconvenient — it is invisible. Sales follow-ups, client invoices, onboarding sequences, and transactional messages all fail silently. Running an email deliverability checker before and after any major configuration change is the only reliable way to know your messages are reaching the inbox.

For email marketers, poor deliverability compounds over time. Inbox providers track engagement rates — if recipients consistently do not open your messages (because they never see them), your sender reputation degrades further, pushing future messages even deeper into spam. Use this free email deliverability checker regularly to catch problems before they become reputation damage.

1
Authentication is now a baseline requirement
Since 2024, Google and Yahoo require SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for bulk senders. Domains without proper authentication are routinely rejected or quarantined regardless of content quality.
2
Blacklisting can happen without warning
A single spam complaint, a compromised account, or an incorrectly configured mail server can get your domain or IP added to a blacklist. The checker catches this before you send another campaign.
3
Deliverability issues are often invisible
Most senders have no idea their emails are being silently filtered. There are no bounce notifications for spam filtering — the message is simply never seen. Regular deliverability checks are the only way to detect the problem.
4
DNS fixes are fast when caught early
Adding or correcting an SPF, DKIM, or DMARC record typically takes a few minutes in your DNS provider and propagates within 24–48 hours. Reputation recovery after prolonged deliverability issues can take weeks or months.
COMMON ISSUES

Common failures this email deliverability checker finds

After running thousands of email deliverability checks, the same problems appear repeatedly. Here are the most common failures this email deliverability checker surfaces — and what they mean for your inbox placement.

No SPF record published
The domain has no SPF record, meaning inbox providers cannot verify whether the sender is authorised — a critical failure that causes widespread filtering.
DMARC missing or set to "none"
Without a DMARC enforcement policy, spoofed emails from your domain are delivered normally. Inbox providers increasingly require at least a quarantine policy.
SPF record too permissive
An SPF record ending in "+all" or "?all" authorises anyone to send from your domain, destroying the protection SPF is designed to provide.
DKIM key not found for selector
The DKIM public key your email platform publishes does not match what is in your DNS — often caused by a domain migration or incorrectly copied record.
Sending IP listed on Spamhaus or SpamCop
The resolved sending IP appears on Spamhaus ZEN or SpamCop — two widely queried blocklists. A listing here causes immediate filtering regardless of how good your authentication is.
No PTR record for sending IP
The sending IP has no reverse DNS entry, or the PTR hostname does not forward-resolve back to the same IP. Some strict inbox providers require valid FCrDNS before accepting mail.
SPF record exceeds DNS lookup limit
SPF allows a maximum of 10 DNS lookups per evaluation. Records that include too many third-party senders cause a PermError, which many providers treat as a hard fail.
Subject line triggers spam filters
Subject lines containing excessive capitalisation, common spam trigger phrases, or misleading urgency language are filtered by content-aware spam engines before reaching the inbox.
WHO IT'S FOR

Who uses this email deliverability checker

Email deliverability problems affect every type of sender — from small businesses sending a handful of transactional emails per day to large marketing teams sending hundreds of thousands per month. This free email deliverability checker is built for anyone who needs to confirm their setup is correct before the next send.

Business Owners
Concerned that client emails, proposals, and invoices are landing in spam and wanting a clear technical diagnosis.
Email Marketers
Checking authentication and reputation before a campaign launch to protect sender scores and maximise open rates.
IT Administrators
Setting up or auditing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for a domain and verifying that the records are correctly configured end-to-end.
Agencies
Auditing client email infrastructure during onboarding to identify and fix DNS issues before they affect client communications.
Developers
Configuring transactional email for web applications and verifying that authentication records are correctly published and aligned.
Anyone With Low Open Rates
Who suspects messages are being silently filtered and needs a technical audit to confirm it and identify the exact cause.
AFTER YOUR AUDIT

What to do after running your email deliverability checker

Running the email deliverability checker is step one. Here is how to turn the results into lasting improvement in your inbox placement rate.

1
Fix critical failures first
Start with any SPF, DKIM, or DMARC failures — these are the highest-impact issues and the ones most likely to cause immediate filtering. The results page includes exact DNS records to add or update.
2
Request blacklist removal if listed
If your domain or IP appears on a blacklist, visit the blacklist's removal request page. Most removals are processed within 24–72 hours once the underlying issue is resolved.
3
Re-run the checker after making changes
DNS changes take 24–48 hours to propagate fully. Once propagation is complete, run the checker again to confirm all issues are resolved before sending any campaigns.
4
Set up a monitoring schedule
Deliverability is not a one-time fix. Domain reputation can change, blacklists update, and new ESP integrations can break existing SPF records. Running a check monthly is good practice.
5
Consider a managed email setup
If your results reveal a complex configuration issue or your deliverability problems persist despite fixes, i2Medier's email setup service will configure, test, and maintain your entire email infrastructure.
6
Use the Live Inbox Test for ongoing validation
Before any major campaign send, switch to Live Inbox Test mode, send a real email to the generated address, and get scored results based on actual received headers — the most accurate test available.
COMPARE

Free email deliverability checker vs. a managed email deliverability service

The free email deliverability checker identifies problems and provides instructions to fix them yourself. For businesses that need the configuration handled end-to-end, i2Medier's managed email setup service covers everything from DNS configuration to ESP integration and ongoing monitoring.

Capability Free Checker Managed Setup
SPF / DKIM / DMARC audit Yes Yes + configuration
Blacklist check Yes Yes + removal requests
DNS records updated for you No — DIY Done for you
ESP integration verified No Mailchimp, SES, Postmark, etc.
Ongoing monitoring Manual re-check Automated alerts
Support if issues recur No Dedicated account support
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If the checker found issues you are not sure how to fix, or you want everything configured correctly from the start, our team handles the full setup — SPF, DKIM, DMARC, blacklist removal, and ESP integration.

SPF / DKIM / DMARC Setup Blacklist Removal ESP Integration Ongoing Monitoring No Technical Knowledge Required
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about email deliverability, authentication standards, and how the checker works.

The tool checks SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication records, MX record configuration, PTR/reverse DNS, blacklist status across major databases, sender reputation signals, and content-level spam triggers — all the factors that determine whether your emails reach the inbox or land in spam.
The most common causes are missing or misconfigured SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records, a blacklisted domain or IP address, low sender reputation from high bounce or complaint rates, or subject lines that trigger content-based spam filters. Run a full audit to identify the exact issue for your domain.
SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication) are email authentication standards published as DNS records. Together, they let inbox providers verify that emails sent from your domain are legitimate and not spoofed. Since 2024, Google and Yahoo require all three for bulk senders.
Yes. The email deliverability checker is completely free with no account, registration, or credit card required. You can check as many domains or email addresses as you need. The Live Inbox Test mode is also free and generates a real test address for each session.
Each failed check includes a plain-English explanation of the problem and the specific DNS record or configuration change needed to fix it. Most fixes are made in your domain registrar or DNS provider's control panel. SPF and DMARC changes typically take effect within 24–48 hours of publishing.
The Live Inbox Test generates a unique test email address for your session. You send one real email to that address from your actual email client or sending platform, and the checker reads the received headers to score your authentication, routing, and delivery path — the most accurate way to verify your setup end-to-end.
DNS propagation typically takes between 1 and 48 hours, depending on your domain's TTL settings. Once propagation is complete, run the checker again to confirm all issues are resolved. If your domain was blacklisted, you will also need to submit removal requests to each blacklist — most process these within 24–72 hours after the underlying issue is resolved.