The dan.me.uk DAN TOR DNS Blacklist is an automatically updated IP blocklist that contains all types of Tor nodes from the live Tor network, making it a specialized blacklist for identifying anonymous traffic.
The dan.me.uk DAN TOR DNS Blacklist is a DNS-based blocklist (DNSBL) that identifies IP addresses operating as nodes within the TOR network. Unlike many other blacklists that focus on spam or malicious activity, this list has a very specific and narrow focus. Its primary purpose is to provide a real-time list of all TOR nodes.
The operational policy of this blocklist is fully automated. It is designed to list any IP address that is part of the live TOR network, including:
Technically, the list operates under the zone name tor.dan.me.uk and is DNSSEC signed, ensuring the data's integrity. The service is available over both IPv4 and IPv6. Due to its nature of listing all TOR nodes, the operator explicitly advises users to think carefully before using this blacklist for blocking purposes, as it's not a traditional spam or abuse list.
The dan.me.uk DNS blacklists are operated by an individual named Dan, based in the United Kingdom. The service is described as safe and secure, running from several diverse nameservers in multiple geographic locations to ensure reliability and uptime.
The service is offered free of charge and does not have any query limits. It is used by a variety of organizations, including several IRC networks, that need to identify traffic originating from the TOR network.
There is no manual delisting process for the dan.me.uk DAN TOR DNS Blacklist. Removal is entirely automatic and tied to an IP address's status within the live TOR network.
The list of TOR nodes is updated automatically every 30 minutes. If your IP address is listed, it means it is currently operating as a TOR node. To be removed from this blocklist, you must cease operating the TOR node on that IP address. Once the node is no longer active on the network, your IP will be automatically removed from the blacklist during the next update cycle, which has a maximum delay of one hour.
The impact of being listed on the dan.me.uk DAN TOR DNS Blacklist is generally considered low for email deliverability. Most major mailbox providers do not use this specific list to filter incoming email because its purpose is not to identify spam sources. Instead, it factually identifies an IP as being part of the TOR network.
However, some system administrators and network operators may use this list to block or flag traffic from TOR nodes for security or policy reasons. If you are running an email server from an IP address that is also a TOR node, you may find your emails are blocked by services that specifically restrict TOR traffic. The primary impact is not on general email reputation but on accessibility to specific services that have a policy against TOR.
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