After running Email Verification in Outboundry, each email address is assigned a verification status.
These statuses help you understand:
Whether an email is safe to send
The risk of bounce or spam issues
Which emails should be excluded from campaigns
Understanding these statuses is critical for maintaining strong deliverability and protecting your sender reputation.
Email Verification Statuses in Outboundry
Outboundry classifies emails into three primary categories:
Valid
Risky
Invalid
Each category may include specific sub-types for better clarity.
✅ Valid
Meaning:
The email address is deliverable and safe to send.
What it indicates:
Correct format
Domain exists and accepts emails
Mailbox is active and reachable
👉 Emails marked as Valid are highly likely to land successfully in the recipient’s inbox.
Recommended action:
✔️ Safe to use in campaigns
⚠️ Risky
Meaning:
The email address may be deliverable but carries some risk.
These emails can sometimes work but may also lead to bounces or low engagement.
Common types of Risky emails:
1. Catch-All
Domain accepts all emails, even invalid ones
Cannot confirm if mailbox actually exists
2. Role-Based Emails
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Generic addresses like:
info@
admin@
support@
These may not belong to a specific person and often have lower engagement.
3. Disposable Emails
Temporary email addresses
Often used for one-time signups
4. Mailbox Full / Temporary Issues
Inbox may not accept new emails currently
5. Unknown
Verification could not confirm status due to server restrictions or temporary issues
Recommended action:
⚠️ Use with caution
Send in smaller batches
Monitor bounce and reply rates
❌ Invalid
Meaning:
The email address is not deliverable and should not be used.
Sending emails to these addresses will likely result in hard bounces.
Common types of Invalid emails:
1. Mailbox Not Found
Email address does not exist
2. Invalid Format (Syntax Error)
Incorrect structure (e.g., missing “@”)
3. Domain Does Not Exist
Domain is inactive or misconfigured
4. Blocked or Disabled Mailbox
Mailbox cannot receive emails
5. Spam Traps
Special addresses used to identify spammers
Sending to these can severely harm your reputation
Recommended action:
❌ Do NOT send emails
Summary Table
Status |
Meaning |
Should You Send? |
|---|---|---|
Valid |
Safe and deliverable |
✅ Yes |
Risky |
Uncertain / partial risk |
⚠️ With caution |
Invalid |
Undeliverable |
❌ No |
Why These Statuses Matter
Email verification statuses help you:
Reduce bounce rates
Protect domain reputation
Improve inbox placement
Optimize campaign performance
Sending to invalid or risky emails can negatively impact your deliverability over time, while clean lists improve overall results.
Best Practices
Always send campaigns to Valid emails
Limit usage of Risky emails
Never send to Invalid emails
Regularly clean and re-verify your email lists
Summary
Outboundry’s Email Verification statuses give you a clear understanding of your email list quality.
By using these statuses effectively, you can:
Send smarter campaigns
Avoid deliverability issues
Maximize engagement and results