Answer "is my email working?"
Provide stakeholders with instant proof that every mailbox, forwarding rule, and automation receives email correctly.
Email delivery diagnostics
Verify email delivery, end to end.
Send a real test message, inspect the delivery trace, and catch inbox problems before your customers do.
01 — SEND02 — TRACE03 — CONFIRM
Global inbox reach
Real-time analytics
Privacy-first testing
Step-by-step email test
How to send a test email
Follow the simple workflow to run an email test with sendtestmail.com, check status, and keep your inbox ready for real customers.
1. Enter your email address
Tell the email tester where to send a test message. We validate format instantly so you can avoid typos.
2. Send test mail instantly
We deliver a lightweight email with tracking metadata and generate a unique status ID to monitor delivery.
3. Track status and confirm
Use your test ID to check if the email was sent, delivered, or bounced, then confirm success in your inbox or spam folder.
Automate regular deliverability checks
Schedule recurring test emails and monitor delivery status IDs to catch ISP throttling or spam filtering early.
Keep data private & compliant
Our email test platform encrypts personal data, logs minimal metadata, and deletes historical tests automatically.
Status console
Check your test email status
Paste the unique delivery ID from your inbox to track whether sendtestmail.comsent, delivered, or deferred your message. Share the console with teammates for transparent QA.
Live status timeline
See every step from send to delivery with timestamps and SMTP notes.
Bounce and delay indicators
Spot throttling, spam folder detours, or hard bounces before customers do.
Shareable delivery receipts
Send your stakeholders a read-only link with the full email test history.
Demo timeline
ID • ebNbfAAUi2uHPgWVVMCK
Delivered • 14:32 UTC
Recipient mail server accepted the message and confirmed hand-off.
Sent • 14:31 UTC
SendTestMail relayed the test email through SES with DKIM alignment.
Pending • 14:30 UTC
Request logged with IP hashing, user agent metadata, and consent trail.
Open Status Console
Console preview currently shows a static receipt demo while live tracking is finishing integration.
Abuse guard
Block spammy test emails
Lock down your inbox when competitor tests or bots flood the form. We’ll pause delivery to the email you specify while you complete setup.
- Instant toggle with a single request.
- No delivery attempts are processed while blocked.
- Block stays active until you explicitly lift it via confirmation link.
Request block confirmation
Provide the email that should be paused. We'll send you a confirmation link so you control when delivery resumes.
Knowledge base
Email tester FAQ
Everything you need to know before you send a test email and share the delivery status with your team.
How do I test email delivery?
Enter the inbox you want to test and send a message. We give you a status ID, then show the delivery timeline so you can see whether the message was sent, delayed, delivered, or rejected.
Is this email tester really free?
Yes. Manual email tests are free. We only rate-limit abusive bursts so the service stays responsive for legitimate checks.
Do I need an account to send a test email?
No. You can send a manual test and inspect its status without signing in. An account is optional and gives you access to the dashboard and recurring Inbox Monitors.
What if the test email does not arrive?
Check the spam folder, then open the status report with your ID. It shows the provider events and whether the message was delayed, bounced, rejected, or delivered.
What is an Inbox Monitor?
An Inbox Monitor sends a recurring test email to an inbox you verify. It lets you catch delivery changes without having to remember a manual check. Set one up.
When will I get an Inbox Monitor alert?
After you create a monitor from the dashboard, we email the address on your account when a scheduled check fails. We send another notification when delivery recovers.
How often can I run a manual test?
Run manual tests whenever you need to validate a change. The only limit is protection against excessive automated bursts.
Can this help diagnose spam filtering?
Yes. The status timeline helps you distinguish a provider rejection, delivery delay, or successful handoff. Check the inbox and spam folder alongside the report for the complete picture.
Do you store my email address?
We minimize what we retain. Manual test addresses are not stored as raw values in the delivery history, and operational data is obfuscated or hashed where possible. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I test a private email alias?
Launch a privacy-first inbox with AccountProxy - a secure email alias and forwarding service that shields your real address. Create anonymous mailboxes, route messages through encrypted relays, and keep marketing senders away from your primary inbox.
Is SendTestMail suitable for privacy-conscious teams?
Yes. We keep the service focused on delivery diagnostics, minimize retained data, and avoid adding raw email addresses or message content to product analytics.
Platform statistics
Email delivery metrics
Counters tracking email tests, delivery events, and system health across the platform.
Total / 01
39,521
Total Email Tests
Every test triggered through sendtestmail.com.
Sent / 02
39,221
Emails Sent
Messages successfully handed off to mail providers.
Delivered / 03
32,679
Successfully Delivered
Deliveries confirmed by recipient mail servers.
Confirmed / 04
3,445
User Confirmations
People who marked their test email as received.
Opened / 05
39,809
Opened Emails
Recipients who opened the email in their mail client.
Bounced / 06
6,336
Bounced Emails
Provider reports that rejected the message.
Delayed / 07
12,148
Delivery Delays
Events marked as throttled or deferred.
Events / 08
173,179
Total Events Processed
Webhook payloads handled since launch.
Statistics not updated in real-time • Last updated: Aug 08, 04:31 AM