What is SNDS

SNDS (Smart Network Data Services)

Key Features

Email Traffic Data:  Provides detailed statistics about email sent from specific IP addresses to Microsoft domains. Includes data on email volume, complaint rates, and spam filtering results.

Reputation Data:  Shows the reputation of IP addresses based on the email sent to Microsoft domains. Helps identify if an IP is being flagged as a source of spam or malicious emails.

Spam Detection Feedback:  Provides feedback on whether emails are classified as spam by Microsoft’s spam filters. Helps organizations understand how their emails are being perceived by Microsoft's anti-spam systems.

Complaint Rates:  Displays the rate at which recipients are marking emails as spam. Allows senders to gauge the effectiveness of their email campaigns and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Blocklist Status:  Indicates whether an IP address is currently blocked by Microsoft. Helps in taking proactive measures to improve email deliverability.

Benefits

Improved Deliverability:  By understanding how Microsoft’s email systems view your emails, you can make adjustments to improve the chances of your emails reaching the inbox.

Reputation Management:   Helps maintain a good sending reputation by providing actionable insights into how your emails are treated.

Spam Reduction:  Allows senders to reduce the likelihood of their emails being marked as spam by understanding and addressing issues.

Performance Monitoring:  Provides ongoing monitoring of email performance, helping to identify and resolve issues quickly.

How SNDS Helps Email Senders

Identify Issues:  Pinpoints problems with specific IP addresses or domains that may be causing deliverability issues.

Optimize Email Campaigns:  Provides insights that can be used to refine email content and sending practices to align with best practices.

Proactive Management:  Allows senders to address issues before they escalate, reducing the risk of being blacklisted.

By using SNDS, email senders can gain valuable insights into their email sending practices and take proactive steps to improve their email deliverability and reputation with Microsoft domains.

How to Access

Sign Up:  Network operators and email senders can sign up for SNDS through the Microsoft website. Requires verification of ownership or control over the IP addresses for which data is requested.

Dashboard:  Once registered, users can log in to the SNDS dashboard to view detailed reports and data.

API Access:  SNDS also provides an API for integrating the service with other monitoring and management tools.

Copy the API key from the SNDS page and enter it via the EmailConsul user interface. The data will start loading into the system automatically. You will also be able to retrieve previous data by clicking the “check data” button.