SMTP Error Code 421
The mail server encountered a temporary failure. If the command is repeated without any change, it might be completed. Mail servers can use temporary failures like this to keep untrusted senders at bay.
Email service providers
AppleAll Apple codes →
smtp;421 4.7.1 Messages to [email protected] deferred due to excessive volume. Try again later - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204137
Medium severity
GoogleAll Google codes →
smtp;421 4.7.0 [x.xx.xx.xx] Our system has detected that this message is suspicious due to the very low reputation of the sending domain. To best protect our users from spam, the message has been blocked. Please visit https://support.google.com/mail/answer/188131 for more information. - gsmtp
High severity
smtp;421 4.7.0 [x.xx.xx.xx] Our system has detected that this message is suspicious due to the nature of the content and/or the links within. To best protect our users from spam, the message has been blocked. Please visit https://support.google.com/mail/answer/188131 for more information. - gsmtp
High severity
421 4.7.28 [x.xx.xx.xx] Our system has detected an unusual rate of unsolicited mail originating from your IP address. To protect our users from spam, mail sent from your IP address has been temporarily rate limited. Please visit https://support.google.com/mail/?p=UnsolicitedRateLimitError to review our Bulk Email Senders Guidelines. - gsmtp
High severity
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YandexAll Yandex codes →
Spam filters services
BarracudaAll Barracuda codes →
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smtp;421 4.1.1 <[email protected]>: Recipient address rejected: unverified address: host example.com[x.xx.xx.xx] said: 450 4.1.1 <[email protected]>: Recipient address rejected: unverified address: lost connection with mail.example.com[x.xx.xx.xx] while sending RCPT TO (in reply to RCPT TO command)
smtp;421 4.1.1 <[email protected]>: Recipient address rejected: unverified address: Address verification in progress