Apple mail undisclosed recipients
The infamous "Undisclosed Recipients" issue in Apple Mail!
When you send an email using Apple Mail and select "Undisclosed Recipients" as the recipient, it can cause some confusion and frustration. Here's what's happening:
What is "Undisclosed Recipients"?
"Undisclosed Recipients" is a feature in Apple Mail that allows you to send an email to a group of people without revealing their email addresses to each other. This is often used for mass emails, such as newsletters or announcements, where you don't want the recipients to see each other's email addresses.
The issue:
When you use "Undisclosed Recipients," Apple Mail doesn't actually send the email to any specific recipients. Instead, it sends the email to a special address called "Undisclosed Recipients" (or "Undisclosed-Recipient" in some cases). This address is not a real email address, and it's not monitored by Apple or any other email service provider.
The problem arises when the email bounces back to you, usually with a "Delivery Status Notification" or "Undeliverable" message. This can happen if the email is blocked by a spam filter or if the recipient's email address is invalid.
Why does this happen?
When you use "Undisclosed Recipients," Apple Mail doesn't actually send the email to any specific recipients. Instead, it sends the email to the special "Undisclosed Recipients" address. This address is not a real email address, and it's not monitored by Apple or any other email service provider.
As a result, the email is essentially lost in cyberspace, and you may not receive any confirmation that the email was delivered or bounced back. This can lead to confusion and frustration, especially if you're trying to track the delivery status of your email.
Workarounds:
If you need to send an email to a group of people without revealing their email addresses to each other, you can try the following workarounds:
- Use a mailing list service: Consider using a mailing list service like Mailchimp or Constant Contact, which allows you to manage your email list and send targeted campaigns.
- Use a BCC field: Instead of using "Undisclosed Recipients," you can use the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field to send an email to multiple recipients without revealing their email addresses to each other.
- Use a third-party email service: Consider using a third-party email service like Sendinblue or Mailgun, which offers more advanced features and better tracking capabilities.
Conclusion:
While "Undisclosed Recipients" can be a convenient feature in Apple Mail, it's not always the best solution for sending mass emails. If you're experiencing issues with bounced emails or delivery status notifications, consider using one of the workarounds mentioned above.