So you've been blacklisted. Before you click the delisting button, work through this checklist first.
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Read the description returned by the blacklist provider. Most providers include a text description and a URL linking to their delisting process. Generator Labs surfaces this information and links directly to each provider's delisting page from your monitoring reports.
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Fix the root cause before requesting delisting. Submitting a delisting request usually takes a few clicks, but if you haven't resolved the underlying issue you'll be relisted almost immediately. Many providers impose penalties for rapid re-listings, including cooldown periods before you can try again. Don't make things worse.
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Document the changes you made to resolve the issue. Some providers will ask for this information as part of the delisting request.
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Be polite and patient. Many delisting systems are automated, but some are handled manually. Sending threatening messages or submitting multiple requests per day can result in your request being ignored or your host being permanently listed.
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Allow time for the delisting to propagate. Depending on the provider, removal can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. Automated systems are usually fast; manual reviews take longer.
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Follow the instructions and complete the required forms. An incomplete delisting request is typically rejected without any response.
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Never pay to be delisted. Some providers charge for removal or offer paid expedited delisting. This practice is widely considered disreputable. We don't recommend it, and we don't support services that require it.
The faster you know about a listing, the more time you have to resolve it before it affects your business. Generator Labs monitors your hosts around the clock and alerts you the moment a listing is detected, so you're never the last to find out.