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PTR / Reverse DNS

Reverse DNS and forward-confirmed reverse DNS for an IP address.

About the PTR / Reverse DNS

A PTR record maps an IP address back to a host name. Mail servers are expected to have a PTR whose host name resolves back to the same IP — called forward-confirmed reverse DNS. Many receivers reject or penalise mail from IPs without it.

PTR records are managed by whoever owns the IP address — your hosting or VPS provider — not in your domain's DNS. Ask them to set it to your mail host name, such as mail.yourdomain.

What is reverse DNS?

A PTR record maps an IP address back to a host name. Mail servers should have a PTR that resolves back to the same IP (FCrDNS). It is set by whoever owns the IP — usually your hosting provider.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set up reverse DNS?

In your hosting or VPS panel (often called rDNS or PTR), or by asking your provider. Set it to a host name that resolves back to the same IP.

What is FCrDNS?

Forward-confirmed reverse DNS: the PTR host name resolves back to the original IP. It proves the server is really who it claims to be.

Does the PTR have to match my domain?

It should be a real host name under a domain you control and should match the name the server uses in its HELO greeting.

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