https://help.returnpath.com/hc/en-us/articles/220560587-What-are-the-rules-for-email-address-syntax-
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I am using 'email' => ['nullable', 'email:rfc', 'max:100'], and it allows email addresses with special chars such as blabla$#@example.com
But then how is it a valid email address? Or there are standards that allow it? What would be the best verification rule if I want a standard email address validation?
Thanks!
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