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sparknotes.com

SparkNotes: Today's Most Popular Study Guides

sparknotes.com is registered with CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. since March 6, 1999 (27.7 years). The registration expires on September 23, 2027. The site runs on WordPress, Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics 4 and 16 other technologies. Its email security grade is B. Its SSL certificate is issued by DigiCert Inc and is valid for 118 more days.

Domain age
27.7 yrs
Technologies
19
Email security
B
SSL days left
118

Registration

RegistrarCSC Corporate Domains, Inc.
IANA ID299
RegisteredMarch 6, 1999
ExpiresSeptember 23, 2027
UpdatedSeptember 19, 2026
Statusclient transfer prohibited
Name serversmail9th1.barnesandnoble.com, ns2.barnesandnoble.com, ns3.barnesandnoble.com, ns4.barnesandnoble.com
DNSSECNot signed

DNS records

TypeValueTTL
A161.221.74.213600
A65.204.48.118600
MXmxa-00189e01.gslb.pphosted.com 10900
MXmxb-00189e01.gslb.pphosted.com 10900
NSns2.barnesandnoble.com3600
NSns3.barnesandnoble.com3600
NSmail9th1.barnesandnoble.com3600
NSns4.barnesandnoble.com3600
TXTuj0Q21bEiaQelRZbQ/S1tW0ybQGz3gvPZK23zNL3aXJUgDwU41O7uA+8sAqCmPTM6mPosAIm1S8oXe8Iglc9/A==3600
TXTstripe-verification=8ddba2709cffbeabf91bf6ac68001a18bc3570a1daf8070f676801d0bd20665d3600
TXTv=spf1 mx include:spf-00189e01.pphosted.com include:spf.protection.outlook.com include:spf.mandrillapp.com ~all3600
TXTq26up9akffho7d1v6kt71pse203600
TXTMS=ms564584723600

Technology stack

Cookie consent
Payments
Programming language
UI framework
Web server

Analytics and advertising IDs

google_analytics:G-WR2B5FSLC2google_tag_manager:GTM-PMJQF3J

SSL certificate

ValidValid
IssuerUS, DigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1, DigiCert Inc
ExpiresMarch 8, 2027
Days remaining118
ProtocolTLSv1.2
Names*.sparknotes.com, sparknotes.com

Email security

BScore 83/100 across SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MTA-STS and BIMI.
  • 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].
  • goodDKIM keys found (selector: selector1, selector2, k2, mandrill).
  • good2 MX record(s) found. Mail is handled by Proofpoint.

Homepage metadata

TitleSparkNotes: Today's Most Popular Study Guides
DescriptionSparkNotes are the most helpful study guides around to literature, math, science, and more. Find sample tests, essay help, and translations of Shakespeare.
Languageen
Canonicalhttps://www.sparknotes.com
Structured dataOrganization, WebSite
IndexableYes
Word count2333

About sparknotes.com

Who is the registrar of sparknotes.com?

sparknotes.com is registered with CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. (IANA ID 299).

When does sparknotes.com expire?

The current registration of sparknotes.com expires on September 23, 2027. It was first registered on March 6, 1999.

What technology does sparknotes.com use?

We detected 19 technologies on sparknotes.com, including Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics 4, Akamai, cdnjs, WordPress, OneTrust.

Does sparknotes.com protect its email with SPF and DMARC?

sparknotes.com scores 83/100 (grade B) for email security. No MTA-STS: mail sent to you can be downgraded to an unencrypted connection. No TLS-RPT record, so you won't hear about failed encrypted deliveries.

What are the name servers of sparknotes.com?

sparknotes.com uses ns2.barnesandnoble.com, ns3.barnesandnoble.com, mail9th1.barnesandnoble.com, ns4.barnesandnoble.com.