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Rambler SMTP 540 Errors: Every Bounce Response Explained

Every SMTP 540 response on record from Rambler, with the verbatim text, the enhanced status code, a severity rating and a plain-English fix.

A permanent failure some providers return when the recipient's account has been suspended or deactivated. The address will not accept mail again unless that account is restored.

Provider
Rambler
Code
540 (5xx)
Responses
2
Highest severity
Unclassified

Rambler SMTP 540 responses

Status 5.7.1#
smtp;540 5.7.1 <[email protected]>: recipient address rejected: Inactive

The address does not exist, or is no longer active, at this provider. Remove it from your list and check for a typo in the local part or the domain.

Status 5.7.1-2#
smtp;540 5.7.1 <[email protected]>: recipient address rejected: Blocked

The address does not exist, or is no longer active, at this provider. Remove it from your list and check for a typo in the local part or the domain.

Rambler SMTP 540 questions

›What does an SMTP 540 error from Rambler mean?

A permanent failure some providers return when the recipient's account has been suspended or deactivated. The address will not accept mail again unless that account is restored. At Rambler, it is a permanent rejection, and the specific reason is in the enhanced status code and message text of each response below.

›How do I stop Rambler from returning SMTP 540?

Match your bounce text to one of the responses below and follow its guidance. Recipient-side wording means fix the address. Authentication or reputation wording (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, blocklist) means fix your sending setup, and check Rambler's postmaster documentation.

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