How to get removed from Hostkarma (Junk Email Filter)
Hostkarma (Junk Email Filter) has a self service removal form. Fix the cause first, then submit the listed IP or domain.
- 1 Look up the IP address on the operator's site and read the listing reason and return code.
- 2 Find the cause on the sending host: a compromised mailbox or script, an open relay, a missing or generic PTR record, a sudden volume spike or a stale list hitting spam traps.
- 3 Fix the cause before asking for removal. A list that relists you quickly usually takes longer to remove you the second time.
- 4 Open the removal page (https://ipadmin.junkemailfilter.com/remove.php), enter the listed IP address and follow the confirmation steps (often an email link).
- 5 Re-check the IP address here after the next zone update to confirm the listing is gone. Monitoring alerts you if it comes back.
Hostkarma (Junk Email Filter) at a glance
| Operator | Junk Email Filter |
|---|---|
| DNS zone | hostkarma.junkemailfilter.com |
| Lists | IP addresses |
| Impact on delivery | Low |
| Removal | Removal request form |
| Removal page | ipadmin.junkemailfilter.com/remove.php |
| IPv6 | IPv4 only |
What the Hostkarma (Junk Email Filter) return codes mean
A DNS blacklist answers with an address in 127.0.0.0/8 when something is listed. The last part of the address tells you why.
| Return code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 127.0.0.1 | white, good sender |
| 127.0.0.2 | black, spam source |
| 127.0.0.3 | yellow, mixed sender |
| 127.0.0.4 | brown, mostly spam |
| 127.0.0.5 | no black, not listed |
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if I am listed on Hostkarma (Junk Email Filter)?
Enter your sending IP in the check box on this page. We query hostkarma.junkemailfilter.com by DNS and show the result with the return code and what it means.
How do I get removed from Hostkarma (Junk Email Filter)?
Hostkarma (Junk Email Filter) has a self service removal form. Fix the cause first, then submit the listed IP or domain.