Listed on PSBL? You Can Remove It Yourself
The Passive Spam Block List lists IPs that send mail to its spam traps. It's on by default in SpamAssassin, so a listing quietly pushes your mail toward spam folders on any server running a recent SpamAssassin. The fix is quick.
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Remove It Now
Use the removal form at psbl.org. It's free, instant, and open to anyone, and the listing is gone from PSBL's servers within about half an hour. If you do nothing, the listing expires a few weeks after the spam stops.
Then Stop It Coming Back
Removal doesn't stop a relisting. If your IP keeps sending to PSBL's traps, it goes straight back on. The listing page shows the trap hits, which usually points to the cause: a hacked account, an infected machine, or a list with dead addresses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About PSBL listings.
Does PSBL charge for removal?
No. It's free and instant.
How long does a PSBL listing last?
A few weeks after your IP stops hitting the traps, if you don't remove it yourself.
Why does PSBL affect my mail?
SpamAssassin checks it by default, so many mail servers use it without anyone turning it on.
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