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How It Works

Clean your email list in three simple steps. No signup, no credit card, no hassle.

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Step 1: Upload Your Email List

Simply drag and drop your file or click to browse

Getting started takes just seconds. We accept multiple file formats:

  • CSV files - The most common format for email lists
  • TXT files - One email per line
  • Excel files - XLS and XLSX formats

Your file should contain email addresses. We'll automatically detect the email column if your file has multiple columns.

What happens to your data?

Your privacy is our priority:

  • Files are processed securely and never shared
  • Data is automatically deleted after 7 days
  • No account required means minimal data collection
  • We never sell or use your data for marketing
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Step 2: Wait for Processing

Our system validates each email through multiple checks

Once uploaded, each email in your list goes through our comprehensive validation pipeline:

  1. Format Check - Verify basic email syntax
  2. Domain Lookup - Confirm the domain exists and is active
  3. MX Record Verification - Check for valid mail server configuration
  4. Disposable Detection - Identify temporary email services
  5. Role-Based Check - Flag generic addresses like info@, support@
  6. Free Email Detection - Identify Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
  7. Domain Age Check - Flag newly registered domains
  8. Typo Detection - Suggest corrections for common misspellings

Processing Speed

Our system processes thousands of emails per minute. You can watch progress in real-time on your task page. A unique link is generated so you can:

  • Check back later if processing takes time
  • Share the link with team members
  • Access results from any device
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Step 3: Download Your Results

Get categorized lists ready to use in your email platform

Once validation is complete, your results are organized into clear categories:

Result Categories

  • Valid - Safe to send. These emails passed all checks.
  • Invalid - Do not send. These will bounce.
  • Risky - Use caution. May have delivery issues.
  • Unknown - Could not verify. Consider testing.

Download Options

Download your cleaned list in formats compatible with any email platform:

  • All Results - Complete list with validation status for each email
  • Valid Only - Just the emails safe to send
  • Invalid Only - Addresses to remove from your list
  • By Category - Separate downloads for each status

What to Do With Results

  1. Remove Invalid addresses immediately from your list
  2. Review Risky addresses and decide case-by-case
  3. Consider Unknown addresses for a test campaign first
  4. Import Valid addresses into your email platform

Why Use ValidateList?

Completely Free

Validate up to 10,000 emails with no cost, no hidden fees, no credit card required.

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No Signup Required

Start validating immediately. No account creation, no email confirmation, no friction.

Fast Processing

Process thousands of emails per minute with real-time progress tracking.

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Accurate Results

Multiple validation checks ensure high accuracy and minimize false positives.

Ready to Get Started?

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