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by mricog 1525 days ago
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The email validation performs a number of checks:

- basic syntax

- domain checks

- blacklist checks (e.g. spamhaus.org, etc.)

- mx record checks

- smtp connection checks

- recipient mailbox checks via smtp connection

- disposable email address detection via internal domain lists

- common spam traps via internal blacklists