Fix "553 5.7.1": The sender address was rejected (not authorized)
Bouncing with 553 5.7.1? It means the sender address was rejected (not authorized).
How to fix it
Authenticate properly and send from a verified, aligned domain.
Prevent it long-term
- Authenticate with SPF, DKIM and DMARC.
- Send from a dedicated, reputation-clean IP.
- Keep bounce and complaint rates low.
How Rainmail helps
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