Gmail marking email from me as spam (mail-archive.com)

Article summary

The author's personal mail server has been having issues with emails being marked as spam by Gmail, despite having no history of sending spam and following best practices such as configuring SPF and DKIM. The author has tried various methods to resolve the issue, including registering for Google Postmaster Tools, but to no avail. The problem seems to be affecting not only the author but also other users who have reported similar issues. The author is seeking advice on how to resolve the issue and get their emails delivered to Gmail users' inboxes.

Main themes

• Email deliverability
• Gmail spam filtering
• Mail server configuration
• SPF and DKIM
• Google Postmaster Tools

What commenters say

• Gmail's spam filtering is overly aggressive and can be problematic for legitimate senders, especially those with low-volume email sending.
• Enforcing DMARC and strict SPF policies can help improve email deliverability, but may cause issues with mailing lists and forwarding.
• Some email providers, such as Fastmail, have better spam filtering and deliverability compared to Gmail.
• Google's dominance in the email market can make it difficult for smaller senders to get their emails delivered, even if they follow best practices.
• Using alternative email services, such as Protonmail, can provide more control over email data and deliverability.
• The cost of switching to alternative email services can be a barrier for some users, despite the potential benefits.
• Gmail's algorithms and filtering practices can be opaque and difficult to work with, leading to frustration for legitimate senders.
• Building a good reputation and following best practices can help improve email deliverability, but may not guarantee success due to Google's filtering practices.