UCEPROTECTL3 Blacklist: How To Remove It

Finding out that your domain or IP address has landed on the UCEPROTECTL3 blacklist can be a real head-scratcher, especially if you're playing by the rules.

Don't stress! We're here to help clear things up and get your email deliverability back on track. So, grab a cup of coffee, and let's find out why you might have ended up on the blacklist and how we can fix it together.

If you've been dabbling in sending cold emails and your email account isn't exactly the star of the show reputation-wise, it's possible that you've found yourself on the UCEPROTECTL3 blacklist.

Hold your horses, fella, don't just ditch your domain just yet.

But no worries! Everyone slips up sometimes, and there are ways to make things right again.

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.

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.

The simplest way to check for blacklisting is to connect an inbox from the relevant domain to MXToolbox and use the MX Lookup feature.

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

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:

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

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

Four '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.

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.