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Glossary

TermMeaning
API keyCredential used to authenticate Mailtarget API or SMTP requests.
BounceDelivery failure reported by a receiving server.
DKIMSignature mechanism that proves a message was authorized by the sending domain.
DMARCPolicy layer for domain alignment and authentication failures.
SPFDNS record that authorizes sending infrastructure.
SuppressionA recipient state that prevents future sends.
Tracking domainCNAME used for click and open tracking links.
TransmissionA submitted email request and its delivery lifecycle.
WebhookHTTP callback sent by Mailtarget when message events occur.