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Summary

Microsoft's Smart Network Data Services (SNDS) is a crucial tool for senders to monitor their IP health and deliverability to Outlook.com and other Microsoft inboxes. A common question arises regarding the maximum number of IP addresses that can be registered within a single SNDS account. While Microsoft doesn't explicitly state a hard limit in public documentation, practical experience from high-volume senders suggests there is an operational threshold, often around 5,000 IPs per account, before needing to create multiple accounts.

What email marketers say

Email marketers often handle large volumes of IP addresses and rely on tools like SNDS to monitor their sending health. Their experiences highlight the practicalities and workarounds when dealing with platform specific limitations. While many acknowledge the lack of a published cap, they often encounter a functional limit that requires strategic account management.

Marketer view

Email marketer from Email Geeks indicates that they are currently listing about 3,000 IPs in SNDS without encountering any issues or explicit warnings about reaching a limit. This suggests that for a significant number of IPs, the system functions smoothly without immediate restrictions.

19 Dec 2018 - Email Geeks

Marketer view

Email marketer from Email Geeks confirms that they have significantly more IPs listed in SNDS than 3,000, managing them successfully without issues. They specifically note that they use one request per /24 subnet, which helps in efficient management of large IP blocks.

19 Dec 2018 - Email Geeks

What the experts say

Deliverability experts, with their deep understanding of ISP policies and platform behaviors, provide valuable insights into the practical limits of SNDS. Their opinions often bridge the gap between official documentation and real-world application, offering strategic advice for large senders.

Expert view

Deliverability expert from Email Geeks states that there is indeed a limit to the number of IPs one can have in a single SNDS account, estimating it to be greater than 4,000. This provides a tangible figure for senders to consider when planning their IP management strategy.

19 Dec 2018 - Email Geeks

Expert view

Deliverability expert from SpamResource explains that while Microsoft doesn't publicly detail all internal system thresholds, operational experience indicates that for very large IP pools, distributing them across multiple SNDS accounts is a practical necessity. This ensures consistent data availability.

21 Feb 2025 - SpamResource

What the documentation says

Microsoft's official documentation for SNDS primarily focuses on how to use the service to monitor IP reputation, access data, and understand the various metrics provided. While specific numerical limits on IP addresses are not explicitly published, the documentation emphasizes the ability to register subnets and the importance of responsible sending practices.

Technical article

Documentation from Microsoft's SNDS portal states that the service provides data on the health of your IP addresses, allowing senders to monitor their sending reputation in near real-time. This emphasizes the continuous monitoring aspect for any number of IPs registered.

01 Apr 2024 - Microsoft SNDS

Technical article

Documentation from the Microsoft sender support site clarifies that users can add entire IP ranges (CIDR blocks) to their SNDS account, simplifying the registration process for large-scale email operations. This feature implicitly supports the management of many IP addresses.

15 Feb 2024 - Microsoft Sender Support

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