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SMTP 540

Permanent (5xx)

The transaction failed permanently. The server will not try to send the message again. The email was returned to you likely because the intended recipient's account has been suspended or deactivated.

Email providers

Rambler

2 responses for SMTP 540

5.7.1Info
smtp;540 5.7.1 <example@rambler.ru>: recipient address rejected: Inactive

Rambler says this mailbox is inactive. Treat it as a hard bounce and suppress the address.

5.7.1-2Info
smtp;540 5.7.1 <example@rambler.ru>: recipient address rejected: Blocked

Rambler blocked this recipient address. Suppress it unless the recipient confirms they want mail and the block is lifted.

Response catalog adapted from the MIT-licensed SMTP Field Manual by ActiveCampaign / Postmark.