SMTP code 450 is a generic temporary error and is used in a wide variety of
conditions by the receiving server.
The status code indicates that the email could not be delivered at the
moment, but it might be successful if retried later.
Each digit in an SMTP response code carries a specific meaning.
Transient Negative
A temporary condition prevented completion. The sender should retry.
Mail System
Status of the mail system as a whole.
Specific Condition
The third digit narrows the response. Zero is typically generic; higher values are increasingly specific.
Typical server responses you may encounter.
450 4.3.2 Service currently unavailable.
450 4.1.1 <[recipient email]>: Recipient address rejected: unverified address.
450 4.2.0 <[recipient email]>: Recipient address rejected: Greylisted, see [Link].
450 4.7.1 <[recipient email]>: Recipient address rejected: Try again later.
450 4.2.1 The user you are trying to contact is receiving mail too quickly. Please resend your message at a later time. If the user is able to receive mail at that time, your message will be delivered.
450 4.2.1 The user you are trying to contact is receiving mail at a rate that prevents additional messages from being delivered. Please resend your message at a later time. If the user is able to receive mail at that time, your message will be delivered.
450 4.2.1 Peak SMTP relay limit exceeded for customer. This is a temporary error. For more information on SMTP relay limits, please contact your administrator or visit SMTP relay service error messages.
Why you might receive this response.
Generally, 450 errors are temporary and can be resolved by retrying after
some time.
If greylisted, retry after the time specified by the recipient server.
Verify the recipient's email address for any issues or typos.
If rate limited, review your email sending practices to comply with the
recipient server's policies.
Check provided links for specific instructions or guidelines. Contact the
recipient's server administrator for further clarification if the issue
persists.
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SMTP code 421 indicates a temporary issue with the server that prevents it from processing requests
SMTP code 450 is a generic temporary error and is used in a wide variety of conditions by the receiving server
SMTP code 451 indicates a temporary local error on the receiving server
SMTP code 452 is used to indicate that the recipient's email server is unable to accept the message due to a lack of storage space, too many recipients, or insufficient system resources
SMTP code 454 indicates an authentication issue, typically suggesting that the server is denying relay access due to a lack of proper authentication from the sender
SMTP code 455 is used to indicate a temporary issue with the server, where it suggests retrying the request at a later time
SMTP code 530 typically indicates that authentication is required to proceed with the requested email operation
SMTP code 550 is a permanent failure notice, typically indicating that the recipient's email address is invalid or unavailable
SMTP code 552 generally indicates a failure due to storage issues or a limit imposed by the recipient's mail server
SMTP code 553 is used to indicate a rejection due to the recipient's email address being invalid, typically in scenarios where the address is not recognized by the recipient's mail server
SMTP code 554 is a permanent failure notice, indicating that the message has been rejected and will not be delivered