SpamAssassin rule
DMARC_REJECT
DMARC fails (policy reject)
+1.797 points
Header test
What DMARC_REJECT means
The message failed DMARC, and the From domain asks receivers to reject such mail. Most providers will bounce or drop it.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “DMARC reject policy”
How to fix it
Authenticate this service for your domain (DKIM with your domain and SPF) before sending anything else through it.
Does your email trigger DMARC_REJECT?
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Open the email spam checkerRelated rules
ARC_INVALIDARC signature is invalid
DKIM_ADSP_ALLDomain says it signs all mail, but this message is unsigned
DKIM_ADSP_DISCARDDomain asks to discard unsigned mail
DKIM_ADSP_NXDOMAINFrom domain does not exist
DKIM_INVALIDDKIM signature is invalid
DKIM_SIGNEDMessage is DKIM-signed
DKIM_VALIDValid DKIM signature
DKIM_VALID_AUDKIM signature from your own domain
DKIM_VALID_EFDKIM signature from the envelope sender's domain
Frequently asked questions
What does DMARC_REJECT mean?
The message failed DMARC, and the From domain asks receivers to reject such mail. Most providers will bounce or drop it.
How do I fix DMARC_REJECT?
Authenticate this service for your domain (DKIM with your domain and SPF) before sending anything else through it.
How many points does DMARC_REJECT add?
1.797 points in the default SpamAssassin ruleset (network tests on, Bayes off). A message is treated as spam from 5.0 points. Mail servers can change scores locally.