What do the different statuses mean?

What do the different statuses mean? #

InboxPulse classifies each email into one of four categories.

✅ Valid #

A valid email means the mailbox exists and is ready to receive messages.

These emails:

• Have high deliverability
• Are safe to use in campaigns

⚠️ Risky #

Risky emails may still work, but they come with uncertainty.

Examples include:

• Catch-all emails
• Role-based addresses
• Domains with weak configuration

You can send to these, but it’s recommended to proceed carefully.

❌ Invalid #

Invalid emails will not receive messages.

These include:

• Non-existent mailboxes
• Invalid domains
• Disposable addresses

These should always be removed.

❓ Unknown #

Unknown results occur when the server cannot provide a clear answer.

This may happen due to:

• Temporary server issues
• Timeouts
• Strict security settings

These emails can often be retried later.

📄 What are sub-statuses? #

Sub-statuses provide more detailed insights into why an email was categorized a certain way.

For example:

• “Catch-All” → domain accepts all emails
• “Disposable” → temporary email provider
• “Role-Based” → shared inbox
• “Invalid Domain” → domain cannot receive emails

These details help you make better decisions.