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what are the causes of email's getting bounced

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by dmiles

Common types of bounces User or Host unknown
1)e-mail sent to non-existent address
2)domain name invalid
3)user specified does not exist on the server
4)ISP moving machines or mucking with setup
5)change of email address

by timthetoolman

Hi,

Also you can be bounced if you have an "illegal attachment". For example that could mean one thats too big or an executable where the server dissallows exes as attachments.

I'd have to say that most bounces are due simply to having the mail address wrong, though.

Cheers,
Tim.

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