What is a TLS-RPT record checker?
A Transport Layer Security Reporting (TLS-RPT) record checker verifies the presence and correctness of your organization’s record, which is critical for maintaining secure and reliable email communications.
Key features of a TLS-RPT checker
- Check the DNS TXT record at _smtp._tls.yourdomain.com
- Verify the format and accuracy of the domain’s record
- Confirm the version and reporting address are correct
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What is TLS-RPT?
TLS-RPT is a reporting protocol that allows domain owners to receive daily reports on email delivery issues related to encryption. These reports help identify and troubleshoot problems with TLS.
Why does TLS-RPT matter?
Without TLS-RPT, domain owners might be unaware of TLS misconfigurations that leave messages vulnerable to interception, tampering, or Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks. By receiving detailed reports on TLS failures, companies can identify and resolve problems quickly, ensuring that email communications remain secure and reliable.
Why your organization should use a TLS-RPT record checker
Businesses that value secure and reliable email communication benefit from implementing and validating TLS-RPT. The protocol helps:
- Detect encryption failures: Identify if messages aren’t delivered securely due to TLS issues
- Prevent data breaches: Address vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive email content to cybercriminals
- Monitor policy compliance: Validate compliance with email security standards
- Improve deliverability: Resolve issues that might prevent legitimate emails from reaching recipients
Typical use cases
- Troubleshooting failed email deliveries
- Verifying new or updated DNS records
- Monitoring compliance with email security policies
Check if your company’s record is properly configured.
How to verify with a TLS-RPT record checker
Use Sendmarc’s record checker tool to confirm that your organization’s TLS-RPT TXT record is present, correctly formatted, and functional.
Step-by-step guide
1. Enter the domain
Input the domain into the record checker
2. TLS-RPT check
The checker analyzes the DNS for the TXT record
3. Validation
The tool checks the record for correct syntax, required fields, and valid reporting addresses
4. Review results
The results display whether the record exists
Sample record
| Host | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| _smtp._tls.yourdomain.com | TXT | v=TLSRPTv1; rua=mailto:[email protected] |
- v=TLSRPTv1: The version of the TLS-RPT protocol
- rua=mailto: Specifies the address where reports should be sent
Missing or incorrect record? Use a TLS-RPT record checker
If your business’s record is missing or incorrectly configured, it won’t receive crucial reports about encryption failures. This might leave your company vulnerable to undetected security issues.
Record checker capabilities
A TLS-RPT record checker helps by:
- Identifying misconfigurations
Flags missing records in your organization’s DNS record - Confirming fixes
Allows re-checking of the domain after updates to verify compliance and functionality
How to fix common issues
- Verify the TXT record is placed at _smtp._tls.yourdomain.com
- Ensure the value starts with v=TLSRPTv1;
- Use a valid, monitored email address or a secure HTTPS endpoint for the rua field
- Separate multiple addresses with commas
- Remove any syntax errors
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Ensure your business’s email security is up to date.
Get started with Sendmarc’s TLS-RPT record checker
Ensure your business email security by validating its TLS-RPT configuration and gaining visibility into encryption issues.
Step 1: Validate the domain
Use our TLS-RPT validator to confirm that your company domain has a functional record.
Step 2: Strengthen email security
Sign up for Sendmarc’s comprehensive email security solution to:
- Receive enriched and consolidated TLS-RPT reports
- Get expert guidance on configuration and management
- Ensure ongoing compliance with industry best practices