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# Email validation for email subscribe

Added bot protection to the newsletter subscribe form, including honeypot fields, fake-domain detection, timing checks, and rate limiting; new subscribers confirm via email.

**This includes:**

* Hidden honeypot fields to catch bots
* Fake-email-domain detection
* Submission timing checks
* Rate limiting on submissions

**How it benefits the Merchant**

Keeps your newsletter list clean of bot and fake signups, protecting email deliverability and the accuracy of your marketing metrics.

**Potential FAQs**

Q: Do I need to configure anything to enable this?

A: No action is needed — bot protection is automatically applied to the subscribe form.

Q: Will legitimate subscribers notice a difference?

A: Yes — new subscribers must now click a confirmation link sent to their email before they're added to the list.