Email Verifier
Validate an address: syntax, domain MX, role/disposable, live mailbox probe.
Frequently asked questions
How does email verification work?
It checks the address syntax, confirms the domain has MX (mail) records, flags role and disposable addresses, and can optionally probe the mail server with an SMTP RCPT command to see if the mailbox is accepted.
Why is the SMTP probe sometimes inconclusive?
Many mail servers deliberately accept all recipients (catch-all) or greylist unknown senders to prevent exactly this kind of probing. An inconclusive result does not mean the address is invalid.
What is a role address?
A role address such as info@, support@ or admin@ belongs to a function rather than a person. They are valid but often unsuitable for marketing lists.
Does this send an actual email?
No. The optional probe only opens an SMTP conversation up to the RCPT step and then disconnects — no message is ever delivered.
What is a catch-all email address?
A catch-all domain accepts mail for every possible address rather than only real mailboxes. Because the server accepts anything, verification cannot confirm whether a specific address truly exists.
What is a disposable email address?
A disposable address comes from a temporary or throwaway mail provider, often used to bypass sign-ups. They are technically valid but usually undesirable on a real mailing list, so the tool flags them.
Why does verifying an email reduce bounces?
Checking syntax, confirming the domain has MX records, and probing the mailbox catches many invalid or mistyped addresses before you send, which lowers your bounce rate and protects your sender reputation.
Does a valid syntax mean the mailbox exists?
No. Correct syntax only means the address is well-formed. The mailbox may still not exist, which is why the tool also checks the domain MX records and can probe the server.