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Rank #825Updated November 10, 2026

dot.gov

Department of Transportation

dot.gov is registered with get.gov since October 2, 1997 (29.1 years). The registration expires on September 29, 2027. The site runs on Drupal, Google Analytics 4, Universal Analytics and 7 other technologies. Its email security grade is B. Its SSL certificate is issued by Entrust Limited and is valid for 180 more days.

Domain age
29.1 yrs
Technologies
10
Email security
B
SSL days left
180

Registration

Registrarget.gov
IANA ID8888888
RegisteredOctober 2, 1997
ExpiresSeptember 29, 2027
UpdatedAugust 22, 2026
Statusserver transfer prohibited
Name serversa1-97.akam.net, a11-65.akam.net, a12-64.akam.net, a14-64.akam.net, a24-64.akam.net, a5-65.akam.net
DNSSECSigned
RegistrantDepartment of Transportation, United States

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A204.68.196.12600
MXdot-gov.mail.protection.outlook.com 1600
NSa1-97.akam.net600
NSa5-65.akam.net600
NSa11-65.akam.net600
NSa12-64.akam.net600
NSa14-64.akam.net600
NSa24-64.akam.net600
TXTMS=ms26367269600
TXT3fx51jzw0dcc5bvwmtn1lz021gz2qhxm600
TXT6gs1vs2jzkd4ky3dcndfdmcf21ddxj0p600
TXT_b926kcembsrd2ek4cyba1ndl3hxblnl600
TXT_fvsc84ser6lko7ohn62zgqkvcq85gp8600
TXT_mr1ztrx2wuijccdbvlehpvj784eeqca600
TXT_uuvrnzshx0botn6f76i2xdbcdmskkni600
TXT_ve2dqaw8ledzzbage6dyzpryvms84c4600
TXTfj6d6z3qvchx0ld3t4c67zqvjf7hqn0b600
TXTapple-domain-verification=HT8c9nRGfnIu6NCJ600
TXTDvJkvb1Hi8onaHmhg9wO0TuoOcYFUoPXwshxGuB5Vqf1uE/T+YJfJvWGLSh3gatzXD12xt3ODFXl8Xs2+jCstw==600
TXTaD54BF4xtfbU/hK9XqwemHvFwIn923rLW9oa7aMjSaPGDlHKtKF3KnhepkTeYsLuEMdOVuO3RDo/IH6gJpM+kQ==600

Technology stack

Hosting
Programming language
Web server

Analytics and advertising IDs

google_analytics:G-HF5V26MT25google_analytics:G-0623JYSC1Qgoogle_analytics:UA-18660041-1google_analytics:UA-33523145-1

Other sites using the same IDs: faa.gov, transportation.gov

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerCA, Entrust OV TLS Issuing RSA CA 2, Entrust Limited
ExpiresMay 9, 2027
Days remaining180
ProtocolTLSv1.3
Namesdot.gov, 382reporting.ost.dot.gov, airconsumer.dot.gov, animalreport.ost.dot.gov, filingtarmacdelayplan.dot.gov, grants.ost.dot.gov, phmsa.dot.gov, websiteaccessibility.dot.gov, www.dot.gov

Email security

BScore 83/100 across SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI.
  • warnSPF uses 9 of the 10 allowed DNS lookups. Adding another service may break it.
  • warnNo MTA-STS: mail sent to you can be downgraded to an unencrypted connection.
  • warnNo TLS-RPT record, so you won't hear about failed encrypted deliveries.
  • 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 marked as suspicious (soft fail).
  • goodDMARC policy is reject: mail that fails authentication is blocked.
  • goodDMARC aggregate reports are sent to mailto:[email protected], mailto:[email protected].
  • goodDKIM keys found (selector: selector2, s1, s2).
  • good1 MX record(s) found. Mail is handled by Microsoft 365.

Homepage metadata

TitleDepartment of Transportation
DescriptionTo improve the quality of life for all American people and communities, from rural to urban, and to increase the productivity and competitiveness of American workers and businesses.
Languageen
Canonicalhttps://www.transportation.gov/
IndexableYes
Word count731

About dot.gov

Who is the registrar of dot.gov?

dot.gov is registered with get.gov (IANA ID 8888888).

When does dot.gov expire?

The current registration of dot.gov expires on September 29, 2027. It was first registered on October 2, 1997.

What technology does dot.gov use?

We detected 10 technologies on dot.gov, including Google Analytics 4, Universal Analytics, Akamai, Drupal, Font Awesome, Acquia.

Does dot.gov protect its email with SPF and DMARC?

dot.gov scores 83/100 (grade B) for email security. SPF uses 9 of the 10 allowed DNS lookups. Adding another service may break it. No MTA-STS: mail sent to you can be downgraded to an unencrypted connection.

What are the name servers of dot.gov?

dot.gov uses a1-97.akam.net, a5-65.akam.net, a11-65.akam.net, a12-64.akam.net, a14-64.akam.net, a24-64.akam.net.