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How to edit the purge period for soft bounces in Sendgrid

Here is how to edit the purge period for soft bounces in sendgrid

  1. First click on the "Settings" option in the left sidebar
  2. Click on the "Mail Settings" option in the expanded Settings menu
  3. Scroll down to the "Suppression Settings" section on the Mail Settings page
  4. Next click on the edit icon next to the "Purge Hard & Soft Bounces" setting
  5. Locate the "Number of Days after which Soft Bounces will be Purged" input field
  6. Then modify the soft bounce purge days value as needed
  7. Finally click on the "Save" button to save the changes

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Why should you edit the purge period for soft bounces in Sendgrid

Sendgrid is a powerful cloud-based service designed to streamline email delivery for businesses.

Editing the purge period for soft bounces in Sendgrid allows users to customize how long soft bounce records remain in the system. This flexibility helps maintain a clean email list by automatically removing addresses that temporarily fail to receive emails.

Utilizing this feature ensures that your email campaigns are more efficient, improving deliverability rates and reducing the risk of being flagged as spam. By tailoring the purge period, you enhance email engagement while optimizing your marketing efforts.

Last update
March 9, 2026
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