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Rank #2,318Updated November 10, 2026

bl.uk

The British Library - the national Library of the UK

bl.uk is registered with Nominet UK since November 7, 1995 (31.0 years). The registration expires on November 7, 2027. The site runs on Next.js, React, Azure Front Door and 4 other technologies. Its email security grade is B. Its SSL certificate is issued by DigiCert Inc and is valid for 88 more days.

Domain age
31.0 yrs
Technologies
7
Email security
B
SSL days left
88

Registration

RegistrarNominet UK
RegisteredNovember 7, 1995
ExpiresNovember 7, 2027
UpdatedDecember 1, 2025
Statusactive
Name serversns1-06.azure-dns.com, ns2-06.azure-dns.net, ns3-06.azure-dns.org, ns4-06.azure-dns.info
DNSSECNot signed

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A150.171.109.1073600
MXbl-uk.mail.protection.outlook.com 03600
NSns1-06.azure-dns.com172800
NSns2-06.azure-dns.net172800
NSns3-06.azure-dns.org172800
NSns4-06.azure-dns.info172800
TXTadobe-idp-site-verification=520bfd7f15d8e5fcb141b804ed1ddc374011bc87649d89c00254cf6ffbd76a093600
TXT99tf2wh8wxn0gzyl2mks6mqkgy2d2k6k3600
TXTFA5T2HNd4Z2t9S7ux41mfP8JGJTkoeWFS9V/xmfpi8k8sGu1v/Umw1gJ9AH/7jp9Mi8K+uzP+1RXl4y2CE4UWQ==3600
TXT_zog2y0c21sozves01ej31k4umh18flu3600
TXTseal-subscriptions-verification=cd2oxlvew4afjec4jqqk3600
TXTgoogle-site-verification=iRys8j67fLBSgTxhC6Fcvt9OQczp0s793T30Yc9KxpY3600
TXTgoogle-site-verification=KTY5PP0ek0D7JV7o3PFB6jSpEkJD51y5gh_izHPNKOQ3600
TXTv=spf1 ip4:193.60.208.0/21 ip4:194.66.224.0/20 ip4:132.145.15.90 ip4:216.154.234.17 ip4:216.154.234.20 ip4:80.69.7.251 ip4:216.47.169.220 ip4:213.215.157.240 ip4:65.196.76.100/31 ip4:87.82.49.47 ip4:130.88.200.0/24 ip4:185.71.184.242 ip4:51.140.99.252 ip4:51.140.100.9 ip4:51.140.87.218 ip4:51.140.78.20 ip4:51.132.245.31 ip4:51.132.243.191 ip4:161.12.104.159 ip4:161.12.103.69 include:spf-a.bl.uk include:spf.protection.outlook.com -all3600
TXT_au59wvxcnh4akksi0n75mnz2roq48oc3600
TXT_xpao0j78ix6oyu8s6nj1qdru5nd3y9m3600
TXT_k9ujvv0t5ges8mds59xt504gv7rv3o33600
TXTasv=6613889795ee8c517da631c66d1c85cb3600

Technology stack

JavaScript framework
Programming language

Analytics and advertising IDs

google_tag_manager:GTM-TSFX37GD

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerUS, GeoTrust TLS RSA CA G1, DigiCert Inc
ExpiresFebruary 6, 2027
Days remaining88
ProtocolTLSv1.3
Namesbl.uk

Email security

BScore 85/100 across SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI.
  • badAn MTA-STS DNS record exists but the policy file at https://mta-sts.bl.uk/.well-known/mta-sts.txt could not be loaded or is invalid.
  • warnSPF uses 10 of the 10 allowed DNS lookups. Adding another service may break it.
  • warnNo BIMI record (optional: shows your logo next to your emails in supporting inboxes).
  • goodSPF record found.
  • goodSPF ends with -all: servers you have not listed are rejected (hard fail).
  • goodDMARC policy is quarantine: failing mail goes to spam. Move to p=reject for full protection.
  • goodDMARC aggregate reports are sent to mailto:[email protected].
  • goodDKIM keys found (selector: selector1, selector2, k2, s1, s2).
  • good1 MX record(s) found. Mail is handled by Microsoft 365.
  • goodTLS-RPT is set up: you receive reports about failed encrypted deliveries.

Homepage metadata

TitleThe British Library - the national Library of the UK
DescriptionVisit the national library of the UK. Explore our buildings, study, meet friends, attend an event and get free access to over 170 million items. Join us.
Languageen
Canonicalhttps://www.bl.uk
IndexableYes
Word count447

About bl.uk

Who is the registrar of bl.uk?

bl.uk is registered with Nominet UK.

When does bl.uk expire?

The current registration of bl.uk expires on November 7, 2027. It was first registered on November 7, 1995.

What technology does bl.uk use?

We detected 7 technologies on bl.uk, including Azure Front Door, Next.js, React, Node.js, Content Security Policy, HSTS.

Does bl.uk protect its email with SPF and DMARC?

bl.uk scores 85/100 (grade B) for email security. An MTA-STS DNS record exists but the policy file at https://mta-sts.bl.uk/.well-known/mta-sts.txt could not be loaded or is invalid. SPF uses 10 of the 10 allowed DNS lookups. Adding another service may break it.

What are the name servers of bl.uk?

bl.uk uses ns1-06.azure-dns.com, ns2-06.azure-dns.net, ns3-06.azure-dns.org, ns4-06.azure-dns.info.