Email Security2026-04-035 min read

What is TLS-RPT?

Learn what TLS-RPT is and how SMTP TLS reporting works alongside MTA-STS.

What TLS-RPT does

TLS-RPT stands for SMTP TLS Reporting. It lets domains receive reports about email delivery issues related to TLS and transport policies.

These reports are especially useful when rolling out MTA-STS or checking transport-level mail security.

How it is published

TLS-RPT is published in DNS as a TXT record under _smtp._tls.yourdomain.com.

It usually contains a rua destination showing where reports should be sent.

Why it helps

TLS-RPT gives visibility into delivery attempts that may not have met policy expectations.

It helps administrators identify transport problems that would otherwise be difficult to see.

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