SpamAssassin rule
NORMAL_HTTP_TO_IP
Link to a bare IP address
+0.001 points
Link (URI) test
What NORMAL_HTTP_TO_IP means
A link points to an IP address instead of a domain name.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “URI host has a public dotted-decimal IPv4 address”
How to fix it
Use links with your domain name.
This rule adds almost nothing to the score by itself. It matters only together with other rules.
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Frequently asked questions
What does NORMAL_HTTP_TO_IP mean?
A link points to an IP address instead of a domain name.
How do I fix NORMAL_HTTP_TO_IP?
Use links with your domain name.
How many points does NORMAL_HTTP_TO_IP add?
0.001 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.