Spamhaus XBL
xbl.spamhaus.org
Operated by Spamhaus
Avg removal time
Immediate upon self-service removal after cleanup
This blacklist severely impacts email deliverability with major ISPs and enterprise mail servers.
About Spamhaus XBL
The Spamhaus Exploits Block List (XBL) lists IPs of computers that have been compromised by spam-sending malware, operated as open proxies, or are otherwise hijacked for spam delivery.
Why am I listed?
IPs are listed when detected as running spam malware, acting as open proxies being abused for spam, or exhibiting other characteristics of compromised spam-sending systems. The XBL includes data from the CBL (abuseat.org).
How to get delisted
Follow these steps in order to request removal from Spamhaus XBL.
- 1
Visit spamhaus.org/xbl and look up your IP.
- 2
The listing reason typically points to specific malware or proxy activity.
- 3
Thoroughly scan and clean the host — remove all malware and close any open proxies.
- 4
Use the self-service removal form after cleaning.
- 5
If the host is a shared server, identify which account or process was responsible.
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