Email exists (extended)
What this tool does
This tool checks if an email address is valid and safe to use. It looks at the format, the domain type, and whether the recipient can actually receive messages.
Some domains, like Yahoo, accept all emails sent to them, so the tool cannot confirm if a specific address exists there. In those cases, the result may be 'catchall'. Also, results are saved for a short time, so repeated checks for the same address might use stored data.
Common uses
- Check for free services like Gmail or Hotmail.
- Identify temporary or disposable email addresses.
- See if the address is on Spain's opt-out list (Robinson).
Input data
| Parameter | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
email | Yes | [email protected] | The email address to check. For example, '[email protected]'. This is required. |
Output data
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
alias | A yes/no indicator showing if the address is an alias for another account. |
catchall | A yes/no indicator showing if the domain accepts all emails, meaning existence is not reliable. |
disposable | A yes/no indicator showing if the domain is for temporary email services. |
domain | The email domain that was analyzed. |
error | A yes/no indicator showing if there was a problem with the format or domain availability. |
exist | A yes/no indicator showing if the recipient exists, treating soft bounces as existing. |
free | A yes/no indicator showing if the domain is a free email service. |
hardbounce | A yes/no indicator showing if the recipient does not exist and mail will be returned. |
isp | The name of the email service provider, grouped as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, or Others. |
response | The main verdict for the email. Common results include: 'invalid-email' (bad format), 'invalid-domain' (domain cannot receive mail), 'timeout' (server no response), 'catchall' (reliable check not possible), 'spamtrap' (marked as spam), 'softbounce' (exists but blocked or full), 'disposable' (temporary domain), 'unknown' (server error), 'undeliverable' (does not exist), or 'deliverable' (exists and safe to send). |
robinson | A yes/no indicator showing if the recipient is in Spain's Robinson opt-out list. |
role | A yes/no indicator showing if the address is a generic or system account. |
softbounce | A yes/no indicator showing if the recipient exists but cannot receive emails due to issues like a full account. |
spamtrap | A yes/no indicator showing if the address is restricted and could harm your sender reputation. |
type | Indicates if the email is generic or personal. |
youmean | Suggests a corrected email address if the original had common typing errors and the domain lacks mail servers. |