From 53ce38b2f1dfbed01f9dc8dcf0736d947e683c6b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: M66B Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 09:53:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated FAQ --- FAQ.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 93d1df70ea..c526646598 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -2867,7 +2867,12 @@ Since this is an experimental feature, my advice is to start with just one folde *Send address unknown (version 1.1477+)* -Send a [Delivery Status Notification](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3464) *Address unknown* via the reply/answer menu. +Send a [Delivery Status Notification](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3464) *Address unknown* (=hard bounce) via the reply/answer menu. + +Hard bounces will mostly be processed automatically because they affect the reputation of the email provider. +The bounce address (=*Return-Path* header) is mostly very specific, so the email server can determine the sending account. + +For some background, see for [this Wikipedia article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bounce_message).