why not just use the pop services? Most servers allow you to query for mail headers without downloading the actual message itself. You might be able to do this through CFPOP (never used it, so I'm not sure). If not, then you will need to look into the POP or SMTP protocols, or another tool/component.
hth Shawn Grover -----Original Message----- From: Tracy Bost [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 2:13 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: Re: Checking an email Depends on the Email Server's Configuration. Its not as common to be able to do that nowadays as it used to be. Most of the time Email Administrators are going to have the vrfy command disabled on the email server. Quoting Jeff Green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi all, > > Is it possible to check to see if an email exists without sending the > email > address an actual email? > > TIA, > jeff > ______________________________________________________________________ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists