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Role Account Detection for Shared Inboxes
Flag role-based email addresses like hello@, sales@, and support@ during signup or lead capture. Use EmailCheck to identify shared inboxes in real time.
Why this matters
Role accounts are not necessarily invalid, but they usually represent shared ownership. If your workflow needs a real individual for onboarding, attribution, or lifecycle email, role-account detection is a useful first filter.
Recommended next step
Use the homepage checker for a quick manual test, then wire the API into your form or signup flow.
What EmailCheck helps you do
Reduce ambiguity when a single signup should map to one owner, admin, or billing contact.
Improve lifecycle email personalization and CRM handoff.
Keep shared support or sales inboxes from becoming the default primary user.
Signals returned by the API
Each field corresponds to a real detection capability you can use directly in your business logic.
role_accountTrue when the local part looks like a shared function inbox such as support, info, admin, or hello.
public_domainUseful when role-style addresses also come from free mailbox providers.
aliasHelps identify addresses that may be derived or masked rather than a direct personal inbox.
Common workflows
- SaaS onboarding where one champion should own the workspace.
- Sales forms that need a direct point of contact.
- Security and billing workflows that should not rely on a generic inbox.
How to implement it
- Check the email address before creating the account or lead record.
- If `role_account` is true, ask for a named contact while still allowing manual override where needed.
- Store both the original email and the final accepted address for auditability.
Frequently asked questions
What is a role-based email address?
It is a shared inbox tied to a function, such as support@company.com, sales@company.com, or info@company.com.
Are role accounts bad data?
Not always. They are often valid inboxes, but they can make ownership, attribution, and account recovery harder.
When should I ask for a personal inbox instead?
Ask for a personal address when you need one accountable owner for onboarding, billing, or security-sensitive communication.
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One API call covers all your verification needs
No need to integrate multiple services. EmailCheck provides a unified interface for everything from basic validation to advanced risk detection.