Mail address format

The standard format for a mail address, also known as an email address, is as follows:

localpart@domain

Where:

Examples of valid email addresses:

Some common rules for constructing a valid email address:

  1. The localpart can contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and special characters (such as periods, hyphens, and underscores).
  2. The localpart cannot start or end with a period (.) or hyphen (-).
  3. The domain must be a valid domain name, which is typically a string of characters separated by dots (.) and ending with a top-level domain (TLD) such as .com, .org, or .net.
  4. The @ symbol must be used to separate the localpart from the domain.
  5. Email addresses are case-insensitive, meaning that [email protected] and [email protected] are considered the same address.

It's worth noting that while the above format is the standard, some email providers or organizations may have specific requirements or restrictions for email addresses, such as:

It's always a good idea to check with the recipient or email provider to ensure that the email address is valid and can be received correctly.