Spamhaus DBL Blacklist Check & Removal Process

How to check if you are listed in Spamhaus DBL?

How to remove a Domain/IP address from Spamhaus DBL?

  • Please visit: https://check.spamhaus.org/
  • Enter your blacklisted IP / Domain
  • If listed on the DBL, a red “blocked” notification will appear
  • Click the “Show Details” or “Symptom” link to view the removal instructions
  • Follow the provided link to the Removal Form
  • Provide a valid Email Address (you must have access to this to confirm the request).
  • Explain the specific corrective actions you have taken (e.g., “Secured a compromised web form” or “Updated vulnerable plugins”)
  • Confirm: Check your email for a message from Spamhaus and click the confirmation link to finalize the process
  • Wait Time: Approved removals typically propagate within minutes, but can take up to 24 hours to reflect across all worldwide mail servers