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Return Path

The email address where bounce notifications are sent. Used in SPF authentication.

Definition

The Return-Path (also called envelope sender or bounce address) is the email address where bounce messages and delivery failure notifications are sent. It's specified during the SMTP transaction and may differ from the visible "From" address. SPF authentication checks the Return-Path domain.

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