Blocklists

Check and removal guides for major email blocklists.

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How do I get removed from the Spamhaus blocklist?

Spamhaus is the most widely used blocklist — a listing can cause 50%+ bounce rates. Check your status, fix the cause, and request removal.

SpamCop listings are temporary and clear within 24-48 hours after spam reports stop. Fix the root cause and the listing resolves itself.

The Barracuda BRBL is widely used by enterprise mail filters. Fix spam traps, open relays, or list hygiene issues, then request delisting.

SORBS was decommissioned in June 2024. If you still see a SORBS listing, it is a legacy reference — remove it from your filtering config.

Invaluement flags domains, URLs, and IPs tied to spam traps or snowshoe patterns. Identify your listing type and submit a removal request.

UCEPROTECT Level 1 lists individual IPs for spam-like behavior. Fix the issue and delisting is automatic, typically within 7 days.

UCEPROTECT Level 2 lists entire IP ranges when nearby Level 1 issues go unresolved. No manual delisting — removal is automatic in ~7 days.

UCEPROTECT Level 3 can list an entire ISP's IP range. Your IP may be caught even if clean — delisting is automatic once Level 1/2 issues clear.

LashBack flags IPs mailing suppression-list addresses. A listing means your unsubscribe process is broken — fix it, then request removal.

The PSBL flags IPs based on real-world spam reports. Listings often clear automatically once spam activity stops, or request manual removal.

Abuse.ro is a Romanian DNSBL used for spam scoring. Check your listing status, fix the underlying issue, and request removal.

SEM publishes multiple DNS blocklists for IPs, domains, and URLs. Fix spam traps or backscatter issues — many SEM listings expire automatically.

SEM Fresh targets newly registered domains and recent spam activity. Listings expire automatically — no manual delisting process exists.