Can you just ping the server? I know this is not bulletproof, because some may not allow ping. But it could get you a list of problem addresses to work with.

However, even if the server exists, that still does not mean the email address is valid.


>Hi there,
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>Anyone know if it is possible in VFP to use SMTP verification of domains and or Email addresses without sending anything to the user, just to check the validity.
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>Need to follow up users where Email addresses are not valid and would like to do this in VFP. Any info about similar projects or sucesses would be greatly appreciated.
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>Regards,
>
>Simon