250 2.0.0: OK (message accepted)
The server accepted the message for delivery.
Success
What 250 2.0.0 means
A 2xx code means success. "250 2.0.0 OK" tells you the receiving server took responsibility for the message, not that the person read it or that it reached the inbox rather than the spam folder.
Common causes
- The message was accepted normally
How to fix it
- Nothing to fix. Check engagement rather than delivery to judge results.
What to do with the address
Accepted does not mean the mailbox is real: catch-all domains accept everything and bounce it later.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does 250 2.0.0 mean?
- The server accepted the message for delivery. A 2xx code means success. "250 2.0.0 OK" tells you the receiving server took responsibility for the message, not that the person read it or that it reached the inbox rather than the spam folder.
- Is 250 2.0.0 a hard bounce or a soft bounce?
- Success.
- What should I do with the address after 250 2.0.0?
- Accepted does not mean the mailbox is real: catch-all domains accept everything and bounce it later.