Email address

Email Address is a unique identifier for an email account. It is used to send and receive emails over the internet. An email address is typically made up of a local part, an "@" symbol, and a domain part. For example, in the email address example@domain.com, "example" is the local part and "domain.com" is the domain part.

Structure of an Email Address

An email address has a specific structure that includes a local part, an "@" symbol, and a domain part.

• Local Part: The local part is the first section of the email address, and it can contain alphanumeric characters, as well as certain special characters like the period (.), underscore (_), and hyphen (-). The specific allowed characters and the length of the local part can vary depending on the email provider.

• @ Symbol: The @ symbol is a separator that divides the local part from the domain part of the email address.

• Domain Part: The domain part follows the @ symbol and it typically represents the email provider's website. This part of the email address is case-insensitive.

Uses of an Email Address

An email address is used primarily for sending and receiving emails. It can also be used for signing up for online services, as a login for various websites, and for receiving newsletters and other direct communication.

Security and Privacy

It's important to keep your email address secure to prevent email spoofing and phishing attacks. It's also recommended to use a separate email address for different purposes (e.g., work, personal use, online shopping) to reduce the risk of spam and to keep different areas of life separate.

See Also

• Email
• Email spoofing
• Phishing
• Email spam

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