Verify Email Address API
This email checker API allows you to validate an email address. The validation will parse the name if possible and check whether the email is not just a disposable junk email address. The API will also check if the email is from a free provider like Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail.
Additionally, if the email address is valid and the user has a gravatar account, you can get more information such as the image of the user. This can be useful for user registration forms to show the user a preview of their profile picture.
Based on the verification result, you can decide whether to allow the user to register with the email address or block it because of invalid temporary email addresses or free email providers if you are only interested in business users.
Make sure to read about the best email APIs to supplement your app.
{
"email": "maxtest@gmail.com",
"domain": "gmail.com",
"first_name": "Max",
"middle_name": null,
"last_name": "Test",
"full_name": "Max Test",
"username": "mtst",
"image": "https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/e61fff419c2ddf685b1520e768d33e40",
"result": "valid",
"disposable": false,
"accept_all": false,
"free_provider": true
}{{ codeCopyText }}
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the email verification check for?
The API checks if the email format is valid, if the domain exists, if it's a disposable or free email provider, and attempts to verify if the mailbox exists.
Can it detect disposable email addresses?
Yes, the API specifically checks against a list of known disposable email providers to help you prevent spam and fake registrations.
Does it send an actual email to the user?
No, the verification process is done without sending an actual email to the user, so it is non-intrusive.
How is the Email Verification API different from the Extract Authors API?
The Email Verification API validates email addresses and checks for deliverability, while the Extract Authors API finds author names from news articles or web pages.