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451

Local Error in Processing

The server encountered a local error while processing your message. This is usually temporary.

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What This Error Means

SMTP error 451 indicates that the receiving server encountered an internal error:

  • Database or storage system issues
  • Anti-virus or anti-spam scanning timeout
  • DNS resolution problems
  • Server resource exhaustion
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Common Causes

  • database
    Database Issues

    The mail server's database is temporarily unavailable or overloaded.

  • security
    Scanning Timeout

    Anti-virus or content scanning is taking too long to complete.

  • dns
    DNS Problems

    The server cannot resolve necessary DNS records for validation.

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How to Fix It

1. Automatic Retry

Your mail server should automatically retry. Most 451 errors resolve within minutes to hours.

2. Check Message Size

Large attachments may cause scanning timeouts. Try reducing attachment size.

3. Verify DNS Records

Ensure your domain's DNS records (SPF, DKIM, PTR) are properly configured.

terminal Example Error Message

451 4.3.0 Mail server temporarily rejected message
451 Temporary local problem - please try later
451 4.7.1 Unable to verify sender - try again later

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