"double opt-in" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} double opt-in (uncountable)
  1. (Internet, marketing) The situation where a subscriber to a newsletter etc. first provides their e-mail address and then receives a confirmation request to that address, requiring them to take further action (such as clicking a hyperlink) to activate the subscription. Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Internet, Marketing
    Sense id: en-double_opt-in-en-noun-H0VgFbv1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, marketing

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