Diagnosing by ISP

Using provider-specific clues. This section explains how to use Google Postmaster Tools, Microsoft SNDS, and provider-specific bounce codes to figure out which "harbor" (provider) is blocking you and why.

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How do you detect provider-specific problems (e.g., Gmail vs Outlook)? What are Gmail-specific signs of distrust? How does Microsoft’s SNDS show throttling vs blocking? What does Yahoo’s “policy reasons” bounce actually mean? How to interpret Apple iCloud’s vague rejections? What’s the difference between global deliverability issues and single-provider issues? How can you safely test deliverability to specific ISPs? How do corporate/enterprise filters behave differently from consumer ISPs? What’s “policy quarantine” in some regional ISPs? How can seed lists and panel data confirm provider patterns?

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