What happens when an email bounces?

When an email bounces, it doesn’t reach the recipient’s inbox. This means the email account can’t receive emails, and you’ll get a bounce notification.

Why do bounces happen?

Bounces can have a number of causes, including:

  • a typo in the email address
  • an expired email address
  • a full inbox

The problem with email bounces

Email providers and senders keep track of bounces, and senders with high bounce rates face consequences, including:

  • not being able to send emails
  • having your messages go straight to spam folders

Verifying emails before you send them is an essential step to reduce bounce rates and protect your sender reputation.