IP DNSBL

The IP DNSBL tool helps you monitor whether your IP has been blocked by any major DNS-based Block Lists (RBLs). The tool conducts regular checks against prominent blocklist providers and records any changes directly in your control panel. This guide will walk you through adding IPs, configuring settings, and monitoring results.

Adding IPs for DNSBL Monitoring

  1. Go to Settings → Add IP’s

    IP

  2. There are 3 options available:

    1. Adding IP’s one by one

      Add IP

    2. Adding Netmask (up to /24)

      Add netmask

    3. Importing a CSV file

      Import in csv

  3. Once you’ve added the IP’s the system starts checking it right away and then every 24 hours. You can manually initiate the checking process for any IP by clicking the Update button in the IP list table.

    IP checking

Configure RBL list

To include or exclude specific RBL from the monitoring:

  1. Click on Settings → RBL settings

    IP RBL

  2. Check / uncheck desired RBL’s from the list and click Save

    IP settings

  3. You can change these settings anytime.

Viewing results

  1. Each DNSBL block/unblock has been recorded by our system, and the block/unblock time is easily visible. To view the data, simply click on the row in the IP table.

    IP records

  2. Add IP DNSBL dashboards to the common Dashboards to have more insights on your deliverability across all EmailConsul tools

    Create IP dashboard

  3. Create and monitor IP DNSBL alerts to stay informed about potential issues. For more details, refer to the 'Alerts'.

    Create IP alert