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What is Identibyte?
Identibyte provides a robust API that allows developers to identify disposable email addresses (DEAs) and free email providers in real-time. By integrating Identibyte into signup forms, newsletters, or CRM systems, businesses can filter out low-quality or fraudulent email addresses, ensuring resources are focused on genuine users. The API returns detailed information about each email, including whether it is disposable, valid, or from a free provider, along with domain details. With a comprehensive database of DEA providers updated daily, Identibyte helps streamline onboarding processes and reduce costs associated with fake accounts.
Features
- Disposable Email Detection: Identibyte identifies whether an email address is from a known disposable email provider, allowing you to block or flag such addresses.
- Free Email Detection: The API can detect if an email is from a free email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo), enabling differentiated user experiences.
- Domain Information: Provides domain name and top-level domain (TLD) information for each email checked.
- Comprehensive DEA Tracking: Keeps an up-to-date list of disposable email address providers, updated daily.
- Simple API Integration: Offers a low-barrier API with authentication via token or basic auth, and a single /check/:ident endpoint.
- Multiple Language Examples: Provides code examples in Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and other languages on GitHub.
Use Cases
- Validate email addresses during user signup to reduce fake accounts.
- Filter out disposable email addresses from mailing lists to save on email marketing costs.
- Segment users based on email type (free vs. professional) for tailored onboarding.
- Integrate with CRM to clean existing contact lists of invalid or disposable emails.
- Prevent spam and abuse by blocking temporary email addresses in applications.
FAQs
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What happens when the API identifies a disposable email?
When an email is identified as disposable, the API returns a JSON response with the 'disposable' field set to true. You can then decide how to handle such addresses, such as rejecting the signup, flagging the account, or sending a verification email. -
How is the pricing structured?
Pricing is based on the number of API checks per day. There is a free plan with 250 checks per day, and a Pro plan with 250,000 checks per day for $20 per month, billed monthly. Additional volume can be arranged by contacting support. -
Can I try Identibyte before committing?
Yes, Identibyte offers a free plan that allows you to perform up to 250 checks per day, giving you the opportunity to test the API and integrate it into your application at no cost. -
What programming languages are supported?
Identibyte provides examples in Python, Ruby, and JavaScript on GitHub, and maintains an OpenAPI v3 document. The API is RESTful and can be used with any language that supports HTTP requests.
