Blacklist Directory

Detailed guides for every major email blacklist — what triggers a listing, how to check, and exact steps to get removed.

All Email Blacklists Blacklist Directory IP & Domain Reputation Spam Filtering & Deliverability

Understanding Spamhaus: The Most Important Email Blacklist

Learn how Spamhaus works, what their different blocklists mean (SBL, XBL, PBL, DBL, ZEN), and how to get delisted if you're blocked.

Barracuda Blacklist (BRBL): How to Check and Remove Your IP

Learn how the Barracuda Reputation Block List works, how to check if you're listed, and how to request removal if your IP is blocked.

SpamCop Blacklist: How It Works and How to Get Delisted

Understand how SpamCop's user-reported blacklist works, why you might be listed, and the unique automatic expiration system for getting removed.

AOL Blacklist: How to Fix Blocked Email to AOL Addresses

Learn how AOL (now part of Yahoo) blocks email, common error codes, and how to get unblocked if your emails aren't reaching AOL recipients.

Outlook Blacklist: How Microsoft Blocks Email and How to Fix It

Learn how Microsoft's email filtering works for Outlook, Hotmail, and Live. Understand their blacklist system and how to get unblocked.

Comcast Email Blacklist: How to Fix Blocked Email to Xfinity Addresses

Learn how Comcast/Xfinity blocks email, common error codes you'll encounter, and how to get unblocked if your emails aren't reaching Comcast recipients.

URL Blacklists: How Links Affect Email Deliverability

Understand how URL blacklists work, which lists matter most, and how links in your emails can trigger spam filters even when your sending reputation is clean.

SORBS Blacklist: What It Is, How to Check, and How to Get Removed

SORBS is one of the longer-running email blacklists. Learn what it tracks, why you might be listed, and the exact steps to get your IP or domain removed.

CBL (Composite Blocking List): What Triggers It and How to Get Removed

The Composite Blocking List (CBL) by Abuseat targets compromised IPs sending spam. Learn what triggers a CBL listing and how to get delisted.

PSBL (Passive Spam Block List): How It Works and How to Get Removed

The Passive Spam Block List uses spam traps to detect bad senders. Learn how PSBL works and what to do if your IP gets listed.

SURBL: URL and Domain Blacklisting Explained

SURBL flags domains found in spam messages. Learn how it works, why your domain might be on it, and the removal process.

UCEPROTECT Blacklist: Levels 1-3 Explained and Delisting Process

UCEPROTECT operates three escalating blacklist levels — from individual IPs to entire ASNs. Learn what each level means and how to get removed.

SpamRATS Blacklist: What It Checks and How to Get Removed

SpamRATS targets dynamic and residential IPs with poor reverse DNS. Learn what triggers a SpamRATS listing and how to fix it.