The URIBL Red Domain Name Blacklist is an automated domain blocklist that flags domains found in email traffic that are either very new, use WHOIS privacy features, or are currently under observation.
The URIBL Red Domain Name Blacklist is a specific domain name blocklist managed by the URIBL project. Unlike more severe blacklists, this one is automated and functions more as a cautionary list. According to its policy, it includes domains that are actively found in email traffic but are not listed on the more critical URIBL Black list.
A domain might be added to this blacklist for several reasons. It could be under monitoring, it might be a very new domain, or it may be using WHOIS privacy features which obscure the owner's identity. Because this list is fully automated, URIBL advises using its data with caution, as legitimate domains can sometimes be listed. It is typically used by spam filtering systems to add weight to a spam score rather than to block an email outright.
The URIBL Red Domain Name Blacklist is operated by URIBL.COM. URIBL is a service that compiles and shares data about domain names, particularly those associated with unsolicited bulk email (UBE) or unsolicited commercial email (UCE). This information is distributed through public DNS, RSS Feeds, and private data feeds via rsync. The data provided by URIBL is widely used to enhance existing anti-spam software and is a default component in popular filters like SpamAssassin, as well as several commercial products.
To remove your domain from this blocklist, you must use the official lookup form on the URIBL website. Emailing them directly with a delisting request will not receive a response. Before you can request removal, you must first fix the underlying issue that caused the listing.
The process involves submitting a request through their lookup tool, which requires a registered account. It's important to understand what URIBL will and will not do during this process:
The impact of being on the URIBL Red Domain Name Blacklist is generally considered medium. Since this particular list (blacklist) is automated and often flags domains based on characteristics like newness or privacy settings, it is less severe than a listing on a reputation-based blocklist like URIBL Black.
Instead of causing outright email rejection, a listing on this blacklist typically adds negative points to your sender reputation. This can cause mail servers to scrutinize your emails more heavily, increasing the likelihood that your messages will be filtered into the spam or junk folder. While not critical, it can harm your deliverability and should be addressed promptly to ensure your emails reach the inbox.
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