All about removing domains from the Domain Blocklist (DBL)
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All about removing domains from the Domain Blocklist (DBL)
Does a DBL listing expire automatically?
- DBL is highly automated and most listings will expire automatically after they cease to have associated activity.
- Domains are listed in DBL Zone automatically, and they may re-list automatically after removal if they are re-detected.
Can a domain be removed from the DBL before the expiry?
- While DBL is careful to not list innocent domains, it’s possible that a domain may need to be removed from DBL before the listing expires.
- If a domain is listed and believed to be eligible for removal, please use the IP and Domain Reputation Checker link on the Spamhaus homepage. Look up the domain and follow the instructions returned by that lookup form.
- Using the form does not guarantee removal.
- Excessive removers and other removal form abusers may be blocked.
How long does a removal take?
- Once the removal request is approved, the request will be processed immediately.
- It should only take a few minutes, but some users may lag up to 24 hours in removing domains from their local systems.
- If the listing remains active after 24 hours after the removal is approved, please contact us.
Is there a cost or fee for removal from the DBL?
- Absolutely not.
- There is never any charge or fee associated with removing any Spamhaus listing.
- Any offer from anyone to remove any Spamhaus listing for a fee is a scam.
- Spamhaus has no affiliation with anyone offering any ‘blocklist removal’ service, nor can any third party influence or expedite removals from any Spamhaus database.