Getting Started with TrueMail
Welcome to TrueMail! This guide will help you set up your account and validate your first email address.
Quick Start
Getting started with TrueMail takes just a few minutes:
- Create an account - Sign up for free and get 100 validation credits
- Generate an API key - Create your first API key from the dashboard
- Make your first request - Validate an email using our simple API
Creating Your Account
Visit truemail.app and click “Get Started” to create your free account. You’ll receive:
- 100 free validation credits to test the service
- Access to MX validation on all plans
- Full API access
Generating an API Key
Once logged in, navigate to Settings → API Keys and click “Create New Key”. Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., “Production” or “Development”).
Important: Store your API key securely. It won’t be shown again after creation.
Your First API Request
Here’s a simple example using cURL:
curl -X POST https://api.truemail.app/v1/verify \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"email": "[email protected]"}'
Response
{
"email": "[email protected]",
"status": "good",
"validation_type": "mx",
"credits_used": 1
}
Validation Types
TrueMail offers two validation methods:
| Type | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MX | 1 | Verifies domain and mail server existence |
| SMTP | 10 | Advanced check that verifies if the specific email exists |
Next Steps
Now that you’ve validated your first email, explore these topics:
- Learn about Bulk Validation for large lists
- Set up Webhooks for async processing
- Review Error Handling best practices