List-Unsubscribe Header Explained + Templates
Every inbox is flooded daily with newsletters, promotions, and automated alerts. As senders, ensuring a smooth unsubscription process isn’t just best practice, it’s a requirement under regulations like GDPR and CAN-SPAM. Enter the List-Unsubscribe header, a simple yet powerful email header that provides recipients with one-click unsubscribe capabilities directly from their email client. In this guide, we’ll unpack everything you need to know about the list-unsubscribe header: from its benefits and RFC 8058 compliance, to unsubscribe email examples and templates that drive higher deliverability and user satisfaction.