How to mail blocked

If you're unable to send an email due to a block, it's likely because of one of the following reasons:

  1. Spam filter: Your email provider's spam filter has flagged your email as spam and blocked it.
  2. Domain block: The recipient's email provider has blocked your domain or IP address due to suspicious activity.
  3. Blacklist: Your IP address or domain has been added to a blacklist, which is a list of known spammers or malicious senders.

To resolve the issue, try the following steps:

Step 1: Check your email provider's settings

  1. Log in to your email account and check your spam filter settings. Make sure they're not set too aggressively, as this can block legitimate emails.
  2. Check your account's sending limits and ensure you're not exceeding them.

Step 2: Verify your domain and IP address

  1. Check your domain's DNS records to ensure they're set up correctly. This includes verifying your domain's MX records, SPF records, and DKIM records.
  2. Check your IP address's reputation by using online tools like MX Toolbox or IPVoid. If your IP address is blacklisted, you'll need to contact your email provider or a third-party service to resolve the issue.

Step 3: Contact the recipient's email provider

  1. Reach out to the recipient's email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook) and ask them to whitelist your domain or IP address.
  2. Provide them with your domain's DNS records and IP address information to help them verify your identity.

Step 4: Check for blacklists

  1. Use online tools like Spamhaus, SORBS, or Barracuda to check if your IP address or domain is listed on any blacklists.
  2. If you're listed, follow the instructions provided by the blacklist to resolve the issue.

Step 5: Contact your email provider

  1. If none of the above steps resolve the issue, contact your email provider's support team for assistance.
  2. Provide them with detailed information about the block, including any error messages you've received.

Step 6: Consider using a third-party service

  1. If you're unable to resolve the issue with your email provider, consider using a third-party service like Mailgun or Sendgrid, which can help you send emails more reliably.

Remember to always follow best practices for email sending, such as using a valid from address, including a clear subject line, and avoiding spammy content.