How do you prevent your IP address from ending up on spam lists?

[Greenhost.cloud]

What steps do you take to prevent your IP address from being spammed?

 

[justsimplehosting]

What steps do you take to prevent your IP address from being spammed?

In regards to cPanel we set restricts for each package, which limits the user to the amount of emails they can send per hour, if the user upgrades to a new cPanel package then there able send more emails per hour however they are still restricted.

My advise for beginners in the industry would be to run blacklist checks on your servers regularly and post migration as in a recent migrated to a new provider we fell victim too this and our IP addresses is blacklist on UCEPROTECTL3.

Most email providers don't check UCEPROTECTL3 however its not ideal to be on any blacklist.

We were advised by the provider not to pay for delisted and to leave it, I did question the provider in this case.

What's your experience been with IP Addresses reputation?

 

[Greenhost.cloud]

In regards to cPanel we set restricts for each package, which limits the user to the amount of emails they can send per hour, if the user upgrades to a new cPanel package then there able send more emails per hour however they are still restricted.

My advise for beginners in the industry would be to run blacklist checks on your servers regularly and post migration as in a recent migrated to a new provider we fell victim too this and our IP addresses is blacklist on UCEPROTECTL3.

Most email providers don't check UCEPROTECTL3 however its not ideal to be on any blacklist.

We were advised by the provider not to pay for delisted and to leave it, I did question the provider in this case.

What's your experience been with IP Addresses reputation?

Those were good points, I think a series of maintenance, preservation, and upkeep measures are needed.
But ultimately there is no guarantee of not being listed.

 

[EthernetServers]

If we're talking about VPS or Dedicated Servers, you might like to consider blocking port 25 outbound as standard, and only open it upon request if valid justification is provided.

Also, worthwhile checking out https://github.com/mikelynn2/blacklistmonitor which you can use to monitor your IP space.

 

[gill]

To prevent your IP address from being spammed, follow these steps:

1. Use Firewalls: Set up a strong firewall to block unauthorized access and suspicious traffic.
2. Enable Spam Filters: Use email and network spam filters to block unwanted communication.
3. Monitor Traffic: Regularly analyze incoming traffic for unusual patterns or spikes.
4. Apply IP Blacklisting: Block known spammer IP addresses through IP blacklists.
5. Restrict Open Ports: Close unused ports to minimize exposure to potential attacks.
6. Secure Your Network: Use strong passwords, VPNs, and updated software to reduce vulnerabilities.
7. Enable CAPTCHA: Add CAPTCHA to forms to prevent automated spam bots.
8. Limit Failed Login Attempts: Configure rate limiting to block repeated failed login attempts.