Hotmail block user agent

Hotmail (now Outlook.com) has a feature to block certain user agents (UAs) from accessing the service. This is done to prevent spamming and other malicious activities.

Here are some reasons why Hotmail might block a user agent:

1. Spamming: Hotmail may block UAs that are commonly used by spammers to send large volumes of emails.
2. Malware: UAs associated with malware or viruses may be blocked to prevent the spread of malicious code.
3. Abuse: UAs that are used to send abusive or harassing emails may be blocked to protect users.

If your user agent is blocked by Hotmail, you may encounter one of the following errors:

• "Your user agent is not supported by this version of Outlook.com."
• "Your user agent is blocked due to suspicious activity."
• "Your user agent is not compatible with our system."

To resolve the issue, you can try the following:

1. Check your user agent: Make sure your user agent is not a known spamming or malicious UA. You can check your user agent by using a tool like User-Agent Switcher or by checking your browser's settings.
2. Update your browser: Ensure your browser is up-to-date, as outdated browsers may be blocked by Hotmail.
3. Use a different browser: Try accessing Hotmail using a different browser to see if the issue persists.
4. Contact Hotmail support: If none of the above steps work, you can contact Hotmail support to report the issue and ask for assistance.

Some common user agents that may be blocked by Hotmail include:

• Bots and spiders (e.g., Googlebot, Bingbot)
• Scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby)
• Malware-infected UAs
• UAs with suspicious or malicious code

Keep in mind that Hotmail's blocking policies are subject to change, and new UAs may be added to the blocklist over time.