The dan.me.uk DAN TOREXIT DNS Blacklist is an automatically updated IP-based blocklist that specifically identifies and lists the IP addresses of Tor exit nodes.
The dan.me.uk DAN TOREXIT DNS Blacklist is a specialized IP-based Domain Name System Blacklist (DNSBL). Its primary and only function is to identify and list the IP addresses of Tor exit nodes. The Tor network is designed to provide anonymity for its users, but traffic from its exit nodes is sometimes blocked by network administrators to prevent abuse.
The policy of this blocklist is straightforward: it lists IP addresses that are currently acting as exit points for the Tor network. It does not list IPs for spam or other malicious activities, focusing exclusively on Tor. This blacklist is used by system administrators, including email server operators and IRC networks, who wish to block or flag connections originating from the Tor network. Because it is highly specific, it is considered a reliable source for identifying this type of traffic.
This blacklist service is operated by Dan, an individual based in the UK. The service is presented as a reliable and robust tool for network administrators. It is one of several DNS blacklists (or blocklists) run by the same operator.
The service is built with security and reliability in mind, offering several technical advantages:
Removal from the dan.me.uk DAN TOREXIT DNS Blacklist is a fully automated process. There is no manual delisting form or complaint procedure to request removal.
The list of Tor exit nodes is updated automatically every 30 minutes directly from the live Tor network. If an IP address is listed, it is because it is actively functioning as a Tor exit node. Once the IP address stops operating as an exit node, it will be removed from the blacklist automatically. This removal can take up to one hour to reflect due to the update cycle. The only action required for delisting is to cease operating a Tor exit node on the affected IP address.
The impact of being listed on this specific blocklist is generally low for legitimate email senders. Email servers should not be configured to also act as Tor exit nodes. If your mail server's IP address appears on this list, it indicates a significant server misconfiguration or a security compromise.
In such a case, the listing on this blacklist is a symptom of a more serious underlying issue. While some services may block your IP, the primary problem to address is that your server is part of the Tor network, which is not standard practice for a mail server. Resolving the root cause (by disabling the Tor node) will automatically resolve the listing on this DNSBL.
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