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Overview
This guide explains how to use a provided list of disposable/temporary email domains to block spam registrations in XenForo 2.3.x. The ZIP file includes a set of email patterns that can be entered into XenForo's "Banned Emails" system to prevent users from registering with throwaway email addresses.
Purpose of Banned Emails in XenForo
When you add patterns to Admin CP → Users → Banned emails, XenForo will:
Block account registration using a matching email- Block users from changing to a matching email
Show the "reason" field to moderators
This does not affect already-registered users using those domains. How to Use It (Recommended Safe Method)
Use the TXT file to pick and manually add common domains into XenForo:- Go to Admin CP → Users → Banned Emails
- Click Add banned email
- Enter a domain pattern (e.g., *@1secmail.com)
- Enter a reason (e.g., Temp mail)
- Save – repeat for other top entries
How to Remove a Banned Email
Go to Admin CP → Users → Banned Emails, find the pattern, and click Delete. You can also edit or update the reason as needed.
FAQ
Q: Will this block current users with those emails?A: No. It only applies to new registrations and email changes.
Q: Are wildcard patterns case-sensitive?
A: No, they are case-insensitive.
Q: Can I use regular expressions?
A: No. XenForo only supports wildcard * style patterns.
