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What is domain reputation vs IP reputation? A Plain-English Guide

Mailbox providers judge both the reputation of your sending IP and of your sending domain. Domain reputation now often matters more, because it follows you even if you change IPs.

Why it matters for deliverability

Understanding domain reputation vs IP reputation is part of why both must be protected. Get it right and more of your mail reaches the inbox; get it wrong and even legitimate mail can be filtered.

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