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If Gmail continues to block:
: If more than 0.3% of recipients mark your emails as spam in Google Postmaster Tools , Gmail may start rejecting your messages outright. blocked emails gmail
| Error Code | Meaning | Action | |------------|---------|--------| | 550 5.7.1 | General block (policy) | Check DMARC, IP reputation | | 550 5.7.26 | SPF/DKIM failure | Fix DNS records | | 550 5.7.28 | Domain in Google’s blocklist | Request removal via postmaster.google.com | | 421 4.7.0 | IP rate-limited | Slow down sending | | 450 4.2.1 | User over quota | Remove address from list | | 550 5.7.23 | Message contains malware | Scan attachments | If Gmail continues to block: : If more than 0
If you've ever hit "send" only to receive a frustrating "Message Blocked" notification, you aren't alone. As of late 2025 and into 2026, Google has transitioned from "soft enforcement" to a strict "blocking phase" for email senders. blocked emails gmail