Why is all my mail going to junk

The frustration of having your mail marked as junk! There are several reasons why this might be happening, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some possible causes:

  1. Spam filters: Your email provider's spam filters might be flagging your mail as junk due to certain keywords, phrases, or sender characteristics. This is a common issue, especially if you're using a free email service like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook.
  2. Domain or IP address: If your domain or IP address is associated with spamming activities, your mail might be flagged as junk. This can happen if you're using a shared hosting service or if your website has been compromised by malware.
  3. Sender reputation: If your email sender reputation is poor, your mail might be marked as junk. This can occur if you're sending a high volume of emails without proper authentication, or if your emails are being marked as spam by recipients.
  4. Content: The content of your email might be triggering spam filters. This could be due to:
    • Using too many exclamation marks or all-caps words.
    • Including suspicious links or attachments.
    • Using spammy keywords or phrases.
    • Having a low-quality or irrelevant subject line.
  5. Email client or app: The email client or app you're using might be configured to mark certain types of emails as junk. For example, if you're using a mobile app, it might be flagging emails with certain characteristics as spam.
  6. Recipient's email settings: The recipient's email settings might be configured to mark emails from your domain or IP address as junk. This could be due to a previous issue with spam or phishing emails.

To resolve the issue, try the following:

  1. Check your email content: Review your email content to ensure it's not triggering spam filters. Avoid using spammy keywords, and make sure your subject line is relevant and descriptive.
  2. Verify your sender reputation: Check your email sender reputation using tools like SenderScore or SpamAssassin. If your reputation is poor, work on improving it by reducing spam and improving your email authentication.
  3. Use a spam filter: Consider using a spam filter like SpamAssassin or SpamSieve to help filter out spam and junk emails.
  4. Contact your email provider: Reach out to your email provider's support team to report the issue and ask for assistance. They might be able to help you resolve the problem or provide guidance on how to improve your email deliverability.
  5. Use a different email client or app: If you're using a specific email client or app, try switching to a different one to see if the issue persists.
  6. Check your domain or IP address: Verify that your domain or IP address is not associated with spamming activities. You can use tools like Whois or IPVoid to check your domain and IP address reputation.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing your mail to be marked as junk.