How does it work ?
- Syntax check: The API first checks the syntax of the email address to ensure that it conforms to the standard format. This includes checking for missing "@" or "." symbols and ensuring that the address does not contain any invalid characters.
- Standard Response: The API is a RESTful API that delivers data in JSON format.
- Domain verification: The API then verifies the email address domain by checking its DNS records. This helps ensure that the domain is valid and active and can receive email.
- Spam trap and disposable email check: Finally, the API checks the email address against known spam traps and disposable email address providers. This helps prevent fraudulent or invalid email addresses from being used. This list gets updated from a wide variety of sources daily basis to make sure you get the most up-to-date and accurate information to protect your system from potential threats related to spam and fraud.
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