{"id":9726,"date":"2026-06-03T09:40:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=9726"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:40:03","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between CC and BCC When Sending Emails?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When sending an email, the <strong>To<\/strong> field is normally used to specify the primary recipient. However, there are situations where you may want to send the same message to multiple recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most email applications provide two additional fields for this purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CC (Carbon Copy)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-3912667752\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the difference between these fields is important for privacy and professional communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#To_Primary_Recipient\" >To (Primary Recipient)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#CC_Carbon_Copy\" >CC (Carbon Copy)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#Example\" >Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#What_Recipients_Can_See\" >What Recipients Can See<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#When_to_Use_CC\" >When to Use CC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#BCC_Blind_Carbon_Copy\" >BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#Example-2\" >Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#What_Recipients_Can_See-2\" >What Recipients Can See<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#Comparison\" >Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#Why_Use_BCC\" >Why Use BCC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#Example-3\" >Example<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#Using_CC\" >Using CC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#Using_BCC\" >Using BCC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-the-difference-between-cc-and-bcc-when-sending-emails\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Primary_Recipient\"><\/span>To (Primary Recipient)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>To<\/strong> field contains the main recipient or recipients of the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone who receives the email can see the addresses listed in the <strong>To<\/strong> field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>To: john@example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CC_Carbon_Copy\"><\/span>CC (Carbon Copy)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CC<\/strong> stands for <strong>Carbon Copy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This field is used to send a copy of the message to additional recipients who should be informed about the conversation but are not the primary recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example\"><\/span>Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>To: john@example.com<br>CC: sarah@example.com, david@example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Recipients_Can_See\"><\/span>What Recipients Can See<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All recipients can see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The address in the <strong>To<\/strong> field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All addresses in the <strong>CC<\/strong> field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means everyone knows who received the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_CC\"><\/span>When to Use CC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common scenarios include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Informing managers about a conversation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping team members updated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing information with colleagues who should be aware of the discussion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BCC_Blind_Carbon_Copy\"><\/span>BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BCC<\/strong> stands for <strong>Blind Carbon Copy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like CC, it sends a copy of the message to additional recipients. However, those recipients remain hidden from everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example-2\"><\/span>Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>To: john@example.com<br>BCC: sarah@example.com, david@example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Recipients_Can_See-2\"><\/span>What Recipients Can See<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recipients can see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The addresses in the <strong>To<\/strong> field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The addresses in the <strong>CC<\/strong> field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recipients <strong>cannot see<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any addresses listed in the <strong>BCC<\/strong> field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People receiving the email through BCC are invisible to all other recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison\"><\/span>Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>CC<\/th><th>BCC<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sends a copy of the email<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visible to all recipients<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protects recipient privacy<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suitable for mass emails<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_BCC\"><\/span>Why Use BCC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BCC is generally recommended when sending messages to many unrelated recipients because it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protects recipients&#8217; email addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents accidental sharing of contact lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces privacy concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps comply with data protection requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents unnecessary &#8220;Reply All&#8221; chains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, when sending a newsletter or announcement to multiple customers, BCC is usually the preferred option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example-3\"><\/span>Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_CC\"><\/span>Using CC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>To: customer1@example.com<br>CC: customer2@example.com, customer3@example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All recipients can see all email addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_BCC\"><\/span>Using BCC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>To: customer1@example.com<br>BCC: customer2@example.com, customer3@example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customer 2 and Customer 3 receive the email, but their addresses remain hidden from everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CC (Carbon Copy)<\/strong> sends a visible copy of the email to additional recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)<\/strong> sends a hidden copy of the email to additional recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All recipients can see addresses in the <strong>To<\/strong> and <strong>CC<\/strong> fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addresses in the <strong>BCC<\/strong> field are hidden from other recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When sending messages to multiple unrelated recipients, <strong>BCC is usually the preferred and more privacy-friendly option<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[41],"manual_kb_tag":[562,4921,4922,4923,4924,4925,4926,4927,4928,4929],"class_list":["post-9726","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-email","manual_kb_tag-email","manual_kb_tag-email-etiquette","manual_kb_tag-email-privacy","manual_kb_tag-email-fields","manual_kb_tag-carbon-copy","manual_kb_tag-blind-carbon-copy","manual_kb_tag-to-field","manual_kb_tag-reply-all","manual_kb_tag-mass-emails","manual_kb_tag-email-marketing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9727,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9726\/revisions\/9727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=9726"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=9726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}