UCEPROTECTL3 Blacklist: How To Remove It In 6 Steps

If you're here, chances are you're dealing with a frustrating issue: your emails aren’t reaching recipients, and you’ve discovered that your IP address is blacklisted by UCEPROTECTL3. 

This can significantly harm your email deliverability, leaving important messages undelivered.

In this blog, you’ll find out:

• What UCEPROTECTL3 is, and why was your IP flagged?
• How do you check if your IP is listed?
• Step-by-step guidance on removing your IP from UCEPROTECTL3.
• Tips to avoid being blacklisted in the future.

By the end, you’ll have all the tools you need to fix this issue and prevent it from happening again.

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What is the UCEPROTECTL3 Blacklist?

The UCEPROTECTL3 Blacklist identifies IP addresses associated with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that have a questionable email reputation and also monitors subnets.

Subnet Blacklists become relevant when ISPs house entire companies involved in mass spam email distribution. UCEPROTECTL3 is tasked with cataloging individual IP addresses linked to multiple domains or email servers.

The risk of the entire IP range landing on the blacklist arises when an organization sends unsolicited bulk emails (UBE).

UCEPROTECT operates with three levels of blacklists:

⭕ UCEPROTECTL1: Lists single IP addresses.

⭕ UCEPROTECTL2: Lists multiple IP addresses.

⭕ UCEPROTECTL3: Lists entire IP address ranges.

The primary objective of the UCEPROTECTL3 Blacklist is to prompt ISPs or administrators to educate users about email abuse and malpractices, encouraging preventive actions.

UCEPROTECTL3 maintains a comprehensive IP blocklist using data from diverse sources, including spam traps, spam filter detection, user submissions, and honeypots.

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Why was my IP Added to UCEPROTECTL3?

Your IP might be listed on the UCEPROTECTL3 list for a couple of reasons. Let me explain further.

• Sending bulk emails that look like spam can trigger a blacklist. 
• Shared hosting users share IPs. If one misuses it, everyone gets affected. 
• Your IP might belong to a network with a bad reputation, even if you did nothing wrong. 
• Missing SPF or DKIM records can make your emails look suspicious. 
• Frequent complaints or bounces can lead to blacklisting.

Understanding these reasons will help you fix the issue and prevent future problems. Now let's see how to identify UCEPROTECTL3 if you're listed.

Also Read: 10 Tips to Lower High Cold Email Spam Rates in 2024

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How to Identify UCEPROTECTL3 Blacklisting?

Typically, businesses engaging in unsolicited bulk emails with a poor sender reputation may find themselves on the UCEPROTECTL2/L3 Blacklist.

You might also be blacklisted if you share the same Internet Service Provider with an individual or business sending out unsolicited bulk emails.

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It is very easy to check whether your IP is blacklisted in the UCEPROTECTL3 using their official website or third-party tools.

Using the UCEPROTECTL3 Website

• Follow UCEPROTECTL3's website.
• Enter your IP address inside the provided search box.
• Click the search or look-up button to get the result.

• It will present results as to whether or not your IP is blacklisted, including details regarding why your IP was flagged.

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Using Third-Party Blacklist Checking Tools

• Use tools like MXToolBox and use the MXLookup feature.
• Go to their website and enter your IP address in their search bar.
• See the full report for UCEPROTECTL3 or more blacklists.

These tools often give more information to help you understand the issue.

This tool scans your email address through 24 common IPv4 blacklists, checking for any blacklist listings of your inbox and connected domains.

Also read: SORBs Blacklist [2024 Update]: How to Remove in 5 Steps + 5 Tips To Avoid

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How to Remove Your IP from UCEPROTECTL3 Blacklist?

There are two ways to get off the UCEPROTECTL3 blocklist: automatic removal after seven consecutive days without a spam report or payment to the organization for removal.

Automatic removal occurs if your IP, accidentally blacklisted on UCEPROTECTL3, receives no spam reports for seven consecutive days.

However, if you want a quicker removal, you can expedite the process by providing monetary donations to the organization.

It's important to note that Salesforge doesn't endorse paying removal fees from any blacklist, and submitting a removal request without addressing the underlying issue may result in re-listing.

Immediate removal won't apply if:

1. If the owner of the IP or the ISP has declared to dislike this option
2. If abuse has been seen from IPs listed in Level 1 or the backscatter blacklist within the last 3 hours.
3. If a network area is listed in Level 2 and the listing limit has been exceeded by a factor of 10 or higher. 
4. If an AS is listed in Level 3 and it is at the top of the Level 3 charts
5. If the listings in Level 2 or 3 are still increasing.

Additional information can be found here for those still interested in donating for removal.

Step-by-Step Guide To Remove IP from UCEPROTECTL3:

I will walk you through, step by step, removing your IP from UCEPROTECTL3, even though it is a complicated process.

1. Log on to the UCEPROTECTL3 Website

• Please log onto the UCEPROTECTL3 website to verify your IP status. 
• Look for the removal or delisting option on the homepage. 
• Note whether they provide free or paid removal, depending on the level of your listing.

2. Submit a Blacklist Removal Request 

• If the listing is due to minor issues, fix them first. 
• Use the removal request form provided on the website. 
• Please ensure all required information is correct to avoid delay.

3. Address the Underlying Issue

• Know the reason for your IP to be blacklisted. 
• This may be some spam-like behavior or a server misconfigured. 
• Correct these issues before proceeding with delisting.

4. Option for Paid Removal 

• UCEPROTECTL3 has a paid-for expedited removal service. You can pay $510 USD to submit the request.
• This accordingly involves the services of external service providers. 
• Enable this option if the blacklist severely affects critical email deliverability.

5. Contact Your Hosting Provider

• If the problem involves shared IPs, you will need to notify your hosting provider. 
• They could potentially help solve the problem of the blacklist. 
• Some web hosts have processes for dealing with such cases.

6. Track Level 1 Listings

• Check level 1 listings for abusive IPs. 
• Take immediate action to avoid possible future escalation at Level 3. 
• Ensure the reputation remains clean by addressing problematic IPs within 48 hours.

Once you’ve taken these steps, your IP will either be delisted automatically after a few days or through expedited removal. Act promptly to minimize downtime.

Also Read: Email Warm-Up: Why It's Important for High Volume Email Senders

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Providers UCEPROTECT Don’t Like

UCEPROTECT blacklists entire hosts, such as Namecheap, at Level 3 (UCEPROTECTL3) when a significant percentage of their users send spam.

This collective punishment strategy pressures hosting providers to control spam more effectively.

1. Namecheap
2. Digital Ocean
3. OVH
4. Ionos

While this can affect legitimate users, UCEPROTECT views it as necessary to prompt hosts to address and reduce spam activities.

Reducing the risk of UCEPROTECTL3 blacklisting

The key is to adhere to standard email practices that align with internet laws. Ensure you:

1. Purchase IP, Domains, and Hosting from reputed providers.
2. Verify all sender email addresses before outreach.
3. Avoid sending unnecessary emails.
4. Refrain from using spam-triggering words in your email copies.
5. Limit bulk emails to 25-30 per day.

Salesforge's email warm-up process mimics user behavior, enhancing your email account's positive reputation.

It contains features like these ⬇️ to help protect your IPs

• Unlimited sender accounts
• Unlimited Email Warmups
• Auto-rotating email addresses
• Dynamic IP servers

4 'UCEPROTECT Recommended' Tips to Avoid Blacklists

1. Refrain from participating in DDOS attacks.
2. Build your email list organically and send emails only to interested recipients.
3. Block outgoing connections from specific users to prevent spam.
4. Secure servers to prevent hacking.

Terms to Know

• Unsolicited Bulk Email (UBE): Formal term for spam or junk emails sent without recipient consent.
• IP (Internet Protocol): Numerical label for devices used in communication.

Top Priority: Ensure Your Emails Avoid Spam Folders; while blacklists may be alarming, their impact on significant inboxes like Microsoft or Google is limited.

Is UCEPROTECTL3 Legit or a Scam?

In my experience, UCEPROTECTL3 feels more like a scam than a trustworthy service.

They block too many innocent users without good reason.

Making people pay to fix it without accountability raises serious concerns.

Many users think UCEPROTECTL3 works more like a money-making scheme than a real blacklist service.

Critics say their "pay to delist" system is unfair, especially for small businesses.

They don’t clearly explain how they work, which makes network administrators doubt their honesty.

Being blacklisted by UCEPROTECTL3 can make sending emails harder, especially with services like Apple iCloud.

Big companies like Gmail and Microsoft often don’t use this blacklist, so its impact is smaller.

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What Should You Do?

Don’t pay to be removed from their blacklist—it supports their bad behavior. Focus on better email settings like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. 

Or use tools like Infraforge and Mailforge to build a strong email infrastructure. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I delist from UCEPROTECTL3?

There are 2 ways to do it

1. UCEPROTECTL3 automatically removes IP addresses from its blacklist after about 7 days, as long as no new spam activity is detected from your IP range.
   
   
2. You can pay the organization for removal. 

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Can I remove my IP for free?

Yes, the automatic removal process is free. However, UCEPROTECT offers a paid option for faster removal. This is controversial and not recommended because it doesn’t solve the real reason why your IP was listed.

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Is UCEPROTECTL3 removal permanent?

No, the removal is not permanent. If spam activity starts again from your IP range, it may be blacklisted again. To avoid this, you need to maintain strong anti-spam measures and good email practices.

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To Wrap It All Up

It's crucial to monitor UCEPROTECTL issues. These issues can originate from hosting providers, so staying vigilant is key. 

Regularly checking your deliverability score and sender reputation can help you stay ahead of the game and ensure your emails land where they should—in the inbox, not the spam folder!

Landing in spam can throw a wrench in connecting with your customers, impacting your revenue and screwing up whatnot.

And it doesn't do any favors for your brand's image, either.

So…to stay on top of this, why not consider a tool like Salesforge for your manual outreach? It can help maintain that all-important high deliverability, keep your sender reputation spotless, and ultimately lead to a better ROI.

I hope that helps! Keeping these points in check can be a game-changer for your email strategies.