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Pros
Comprehensive and Versatile Tool: Many users have found the tool to be comprehensive and versatile, allowing them to perform a wide range of tasks related to email and DNS management. It has been praised for its ability to verify email flow, view blacklists, test DMARC, perform DNS resolutions and reverse IP lookups. This versatility has helped ensure the smooth functioning of their email communication.
Real-time SMTP Diagnostics and Analysis: Several reviewers have appreciated the real-time SMTP diagnostics and analysis feature of the tool. It has proven to be particularly useful in identifying any issues with mail servers promptly. Users have mentioned that this feature helps them address server problems quickly and ensures uninterrupted email delivery.
Valuable Insights into Email Infrastructure: Many users have liked the tool's ability to provide valuable insights into the health and configuration of their mail servers. The feature that allows users to check the status of blacklisted domains has been especially valued, as it enables proactive management of email deliverability and reputation. Additionally, features such as validating DNS records, MX records, SPF records, DMARC authentication, and analyzing email headers have been instrumental in maintaining proper email infrastructure functionality.
We are using to check Dns records, to verify email blacklist
Pros
Dns records population
Email blacklisting details
SMTP diagnostics and real time analysis
Cons
Identify local dns resolver
Dnssec analysis
Notification to domain owner in case of missing information or missing records
Likelihood to Recommend
Professionals or consultants dealing specifically on DNS and Email projects can take support from Mxtoolbox while submitting any information to their clients. There's no need to reinvent the wheel and Mxtoolbox results do help network engineers and help steer their decisions towards problem rectification.
We use their DNS tracing abilities to help diagnose issues. We use them to help ensure mail is flowing properly.
Pros
SuperTool
DNS
Email Checking
Cons
They could really focus on separating the tools into different screens
Their interface is a bit dated
Likelihood to Recommend
I think it is very good at checking for IP blacklists and the DNS results within a domain name, but in some cases the amount you pay monthly may not be worth the price.
VU
Verified User
Engineer in Engineering (Information Technology & Services company, 51-200 employees)
We use MxToolBox to review and troubleshoot DNS settings, especially for email delivery. MxToolBox helps with verifying SPF and DMARC records, along with overall DNS health checks.
Pros
MX Lookups
DMARC verification
SPF verification
Email health checks
Blacklist monitoring
Cons
DKIM tools are spotty
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well suited for making sure you've correctly configured DNS settings for SPF and DMARC. It's also useful for monitoring blacklists.