SpamAssassin rule
SPF_NEUTRAL
SPF neutral
+0.652 points
Header test
What SPF_NEUTRAL means
The sending server is not in the SPF record, and the record ends in ?all, which says nothing either way.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “SPF: sender does not match SPF record (neutral)”
How to fix it
List all your sending services in the SPF record and end it with ~all or -all instead of ?all.
Does your email trigger SPF_NEUTRAL?
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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 SPF_NEUTRAL mean?
The sending server is not in the SPF record, and the record ends in ?all, which says nothing either way.
How do I fix SPF_NEUTRAL?
List all your sending services in the SPF record and end it with ~all or -all instead of ?all.
How many points does SPF_NEUTRAL add?
0.652 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.