SpamAssassin rule
NUMERIC_HTTP_ADDR
Link with a numeric IP address
+0.001 points
Link (URI) test
What NUMERIC_HTTP_ADDR means
A URL uses a numeric IP address.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “Uses a numeric IP address in URL”
How to fix it
Link to a domain name instead.
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 NUMERIC_HTTP_ADDR mean?
A URL uses a numeric IP address.
How do I fix NUMERIC_HTTP_ADDR?
Link to a domain name instead.
How many points does NUMERIC_HTTP_ADDR 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.