HostKarma Black
Removal
Self-service
Cost
Free
Time to clear
Fast after self-removal
About HostKarma Black
HostKarma is a combined reputation list that answers black, white, or yellow. A “black” answer (127.0.0.2) is the one that blocks mail; JunkEmailFilter provides a self-service page to clear it.
Why an IP gets listed
- The IP’s reputation in HostKarma’s data is bad (spam/complaints).
How to delist from HostKarma Black
- 1Fix the sending issue (stop spam, correct configuration/authentication).
- 2Use the HostKarma self-service removal page to clear the black listing.
Return codes
When listed, HostKarma Black answers with one of these 127.0.0.x codes:
| 127.0.0.1 | White — good reputation |
| 127.0.0.2 | Black — bad reputation |
| 127.0.0.3 | Yellow — mixed reputation |
Before you request removal: fix the root cause first — delisting while the problem persists almost always leads to a fast re-listing. Confirm the IP has valid reverse DNS, and that your SPF, DKIM and DMARC are in order.
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