Blacklist wiki · Major
SpamCop
SpamCop is a user-driven spam reporting and blacklist service. When users report spam emails, SpamCop traces the source IP and adds it to the blocklist. It is widely used by email providers and corporate mail filters.
- Zone
- Major
- Tier
- Author
At a glance
- Zone
- bl.spamcop.net
- Tier
- Major. Consulted directly by the big mailbox providers and mail gateways. A listing here can block your mail almost everywhere, so a scan reports it as critical.
- What it lists
- IP addresses that have been reported as sources of spam by SpamCop users.
- Impact
- High: many corporate and ISP filters reference SpamCop. Listings typically auto-expire within 24–48 hours.
- How to check
- Run your IP or domain through the blacklist checker, which queries this zone live.
- How to delist
- 5 steps below, ending on the list's removal page.
- Auto-expiry
- Auto-expires within 24–48 hours after spam reports stop.
How to get delisted
- 01Visit spamcop.net/bl.shtml and look up your IP address
- 02SpamCop listings are automated and typically expire within 24–48 hours once spam reports stop
- 03Identify and stop the source of spam from your network
- 04Check for compromised accounts, open relays, or misconfigured scripts
- 05If you believe the listing is a false positive, you can contact SpamCop support
Open the removal formhttps://www.spamcop.net/bl.shtml