Infrastructure

STARTTLS

An SMTP extension that upgrades a plain-text connection to encrypted TLS. Essential for email privacy.

Why It Matters for Sender Reputation

An SMTP extension that upgrades a plain-text connection to encrypted TLS. Essential for email privacy. Understanding this concept is essential for maintaining good email deliverability and protecting your domain's sender reputation.

How It Works

Your email infrastructure configuration directly impacts how mailbox providers evaluate your domain. Proper setup of DNS records, mail servers, and encryption ensures reliable email delivery.

Practical Example

When configuring your email sending infrastructure, paying attention to starttls is critical. A misconfiguration or oversight in this area can lead to decreased deliverability, increased spam filtering, or even blacklisting.

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