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552

Message Size Exceeded

Your email exceeds the maximum allowed size. Reduce attachments or use file sharing instead.

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What This Error Means

SMTP error 552 means your message is too large:

  • Total message size exceeds server limit
  • Attachments are too large
  • Recipient's mailbox can't handle the size
  • Server has strict size policies
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Common Causes

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    Large Attachments

    The attached files exceed the server's maximum attachment size.

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    Images Not Compressed

    High-resolution images are making the email too large.

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    Server Size Limit

    Different mail servers have different size limits (typically 10-25MB).

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How to Fix It

1. Reduce Attachment Size

Compress files using ZIP or reduce image resolution. Most servers accept up to 25MB total.

2. Use File Sharing

Upload large files to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive and share the link instead.

3. Split Into Multiple Emails

If you have multiple attachments, send them in separate emails.

4. Convert File Formats

Convert documents to PDF or images to JPEG for smaller file sizes.

terminal Example Error Message

552 5.3.4 Message size exceeds fixed limit
552 Message exceeds maximum allowed size of 25MB
552 5.2.3 Message too large

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