Seeing SORBS in a Bounce?

If a rejection message still mentions SORBS, the receiving server's configuration is out of date. Contact that server's administrator and ask them to remove SORBS from their blocklist settings. If it's your own mail server, remove it from yours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SORBS still running?

No. Proofpoint shut it down on June 5, 2024.

Can I get delisted from SORBS?

There's nothing to delist from; the lists were emptied when it shut down.

Why do I still see SORBS in error messages?

The server rejecting your mail still has SORBS in its configuration. Ask its administrator to remove it.