Goo blocking emails

The frustration of email blocking!

Goo.gl is a URL shortener service owned by Google, and sometimes, email providers may block emails that contain shortened URLs from goo.gl or other URL shorteners. This is usually done to prevent spam or phishing attacks.

Here are some possible reasons why your email might be blocked:

  1. Spam filters: Email providers like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook have strict spam filters that may flag emails with shortened URLs as potential spam.
  2. Phishing protection: Some email providers may block emails with shortened URLs to prevent phishing attacks, where attackers use shortened URLs to mask malicious links.
  3. Security concerns: Email providers may block emails with shortened URLs to prevent the spread of malware or viruses.

To overcome email blocking, you can try the following:

  1. Use a full URL: Instead of using a shortened URL, try using the full URL in your email. This may help avoid spam filters and phishing protection.
  2. Use a different URL shortener: If you're using goo.gl, try using a different URL shortener like bit.ly, tinyurl.com, or rebrandly.com.
  3. Check your email provider's settings: Check your email provider's settings to see if they have a specific setting to allow or block shortened URLs.
  4. Use a URL unshortener: Some email providers may allow you to use a URL unshortener, which can help reveal the original URL and bypass blocking.
  5. Contact the email provider: If none of the above solutions work, you can contact the email provider's support team to ask about their policies on shortened URLs and request an exception.

Remember to always use caution when sharing links, especially shortened URLs, to avoid spreading malware or phishing attacks.