552 mail error

The infamous "552" error!

The "552" error is a common SMTP error code that indicates a temporary failure in sending an email. Here's what it usually means:

552 Mailbox is full

The recipient's mailbox is currently full, and the email cannot be delivered. This error is usually temporary, and the email will be retried later.

Possible causes:

  1. Recipient's mailbox is full: The recipient's mailbox has reached its storage limit, and new emails cannot be delivered until some space is freed up.
  2. Email client or server issues: The recipient's email client or server may be experiencing technical difficulties, preventing emails from being delivered.
  3. Network connectivity issues: There may be problems with the network connection between the sender's and recipient's email servers, causing the email to fail.

What to do:

  1. Wait and retry: The email will be retried later, and it may be delivered successfully once the recipient's mailbox has some free space.
  2. Check the recipient's mailbox: If you're the sender, you can try checking the recipient's mailbox to see if it's indeed full. If so, you can ask the recipient to free up some space or upgrade their mailbox plan.
  3. Contact the recipient: If you're unable to deliver the email, you can try contacting the recipient directly to let them know about the issue.

Remember, the "552" error is usually temporary, and the email will be delivered once the issue is resolved.