Deliverability

Throttling

When a receiving server limits the rate of incoming email from a sender due to volume or reputation concerns.

Why It Matters for Sender Reputation

When a receiving server limits the rate of incoming email from a sender due to volume or reputation concerns. Understanding this concept is essential for maintaining good email deliverability and protecting your domain's sender reputation.

How It Works

Deliverability factors determine whether your email reaches the inbox or gets filtered to spam. Monitoring and optimizing these factors is key to maintaining a strong sender reputation.

Practical Example

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

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