MailChannels

MailChannels FAQ

We understand that the addition of any new system can be quite challenging, so we've put together a list of all our Frequently Asked Questions.

Updated 1 week ago by Ben Oates

What is PHP mail and how does it differ to SMTP?

How PHP mail differs from SMTP, why mail sent by PHP is more likely to be junked, and how to send from an address on your own domain instead.

Updated 43 minutes ago by Ben Oates

What happens to email sent to an address that doesn't exist?

Email sent to a mis-typed address at your domain is rejected rather than stored, so the sender gets a bounce. What the default mailbox and Default Address setting really do, and why we advise against catch-all mailboxes.

Updated 2 days ago by Ben Oates

Outbound email filtering with MailChannels

MailChannels is the outbound spam filtering service your email is sent through. What it does, and the SPF change you need if your domain uses third-party nameservers.

Updated 2 days ago by Ben Oates

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MailChannels FAQ

What is PHP mail and how does it differ to SMTP?

What happens to email sent to an address that doesn&#39;t exist?

Outbound email filtering with MailChannels

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What happens to email sent to an address that doesn't exist?