> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.emailr.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Managing Unsubscribed Contacts
> Learn how to check and remove recipients who have unsubscribed to your marketing emails.
It's essential to update your Contact list when someone unsubscribes to maintain a good sender reputation.
Benefits of managing your unsubscribe list:
* reduces the likelihood of your emails being marked as spam
* improves deliverability for any other marketing or transactional emails you send
When you include an [an unsubscribe link in your Broadcasts](/docs/guides/dashboard/segments/introduction#automatic-unsubscribes), Emailr will automatically handle the unsubscribe flow for you.
## Unsubscribe Statuses
The Contacts page shows the global unsubscribe status of each Contact.
* **Unsubscribed**: the Contact has unsubscribed from all emails from your account.
* **Subscribed**: the Contact is subscribed to at least one Topic.
To filter by Status, click on the **All Statuses** filter next to the search bar, then select a value.
## Topic Subscription Statuses
You can view the subscription status of each Topic for a given Contact by clicking on the Contact's row.
* **Subscribed**: the global subscription status for the Contact.
* **Topics**: the list of Topics the Contact is subscribed to.
You can also check a Contact's Topic subscription status via the API or SDKs.
## Updating a Topic Subscription for a Contact
You can update a Topic subscription for a Contact by clicking the **Edit** button in the Topic's row.
You can also update a Topic subscription for a Contact via the API or SDKs.