Re: Quick email address check

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Al wrote:

> I'm scripting a simple registry where the user can input their name
> and email address.
> 
> I'd like to do a quick validity check on the email address they just
> inputted. I can check the syntax, etc. but want check if the address
> exists.  I realize that servers can take a long time to bounce etc.
> I'll just deal with this  separately.
> Is there a better way than simply sending a test email to see if it
> bounces?

Do an MX lookup on the domain, maybe attempt a brief connection to it.


/Per Jessen, Zürich


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