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Rank #2,463Updated November 10, 2026

lwn.net

Welcome to LWN.net [LWN.net]

lwn.net is registered with Tucows Domains Inc. since May 22, 1998 (28.5 years). The registration expires on May 21, 2027. The site runs on HSTS, Apache HTTP Server. Its email security grade is D. Its SSL certificate is issued by Let's Encrypt and is valid for 77 more days.

Domain age
28.5 yrs
Technologies
2
Email security
D
SSL days left
77

Registration

RegistrarTucows Domains Inc.
IANA ID69
RegisteredMay 22, 1998
ExpiresMay 21, 2027
UpdatedFebruary 21, 2022
Statusclient transfer prohibited, client update prohibited
Name serversmdns.lwn.net, static.lwn.net
DNSSECNot signed

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A173.255.236.651309
MXms.lwn.net 180028800
NSmdns.lwn.net28800
NSstatic.lwn.net28800
TXTgoogle-site-verification=OmAnDDLmCZvY_c-5hSzY_uEpHDcaIAVlW69_Bw9IG0U28800
TXTv=spf1 a:mail.lwn.net a:prod.lwn.net a:git.lwn.net a:ms.lwn.net -all28800
AAAA2600:3c03::f03c:93ff:febd:80f51288

Technology stack

Security

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerUS, YE2, Let's Encrypt
ExpiresJanuary 26, 2027
Days remaining77
ProtocolTLSv1.3
Nameslinuxcalendar.com, linuxweek.net, linuxweeklynews.com, lwn.net, old.lwn.net, www.linuxcalendar.com, www.linuxweek.net, www.linuxweeklynews.com, www.lwn.net

Email security

DScore 50/100 across SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI.
  • warnDMARC policy is none (monitoring only). Spoofed mail is still delivered.
  • warnNo DKIM key found at common selectors (google, selector1, selector2, default, k1, k2, s1, s2, ...). DKIM may still use a custom selector we cannot guess.
  • 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 rejected (hard fail).
  • goodDMARC aggregate reports are sent to mailto:[email protected].
  • good1 MX record(s) found.

Homepage metadata

TitleWelcome to LWN.net [LWN.net]
Languageen
IndexableYes
Word count2908

About lwn.net

Who is the registrar of lwn.net?

lwn.net is registered with Tucows Domains Inc. (IANA ID 69).

When does lwn.net expire?

The current registration of lwn.net expires on May 21, 2027. It was first registered on May 22, 1998.

What technology does lwn.net use?

We detected 2 technologies on lwn.net, including HSTS, Apache HTTP Server.

Does lwn.net protect its email with SPF and DMARC?

lwn.net scores 50/100 (grade D) for email security. DMARC policy is none (monitoring only). Spoofed mail is still delivered. No DKIM key found at common selectors (google, selector1, selector2, default, k1, k2, s1, s2, ...). DKIM may still use a custom selector we cannot guess.

What are the name servers of lwn.net?

lwn.net uses mdns.lwn.net, static.lwn.net.