Overview
An Email Suppression List contains recipient email addresses that should not receive future email campaigns. Suppression helps protect your sender reputation by preventing emails from being sent to recipients who have unsubscribed, previously bounced, or should no longer receive marketing communications.
SPRL automatically excludes suppressed email addresses from future campaigns, helping improve deliverability and reduce unnecessary email processing.
Good to Know:
Suppressed recipients are excluded from email campaigns automatically. This helps reduce bounce rates, improves sender reputation, and supports better email deliverability.
What is a Suppression List?
A suppression list is a collection of email addresses that are intentionally excluded from email campaigns. Instead of deleting these recipients permanently, they are retained on the suppression list to ensure they are not contacted again unless appropriate.
Why Are Email Addresses Suppressed?
| Reason | Description |
| Unsubscribed | The recipient chose to stop receiving marketing emails. |
| Delivery Failure | Previous delivery attempts were unsuccessful. |
| Invalid Email Address | The email address is no longer valid or cannot receive email. |
| List Hygiene | Recipients intentionally excluded to maintain a clean mailing list. |
How Suppression Works
Before an email campaign is processed, SPRL compares the selected Recipient Group against the suppression list.
If a recipient appears on the suppression list, that email address is skipped and no email is sent to that recipient.
Benefits of Suppression Lists
- Improves email deliverability.
- Reduces bounce rates.
- Protects sender reputation.
- Prevents sending emails to unsubscribed recipients.
- Keeps mailing lists clean and up to date.
- Helps improve overall campaign performance.
Managing Suppressed Recipients
Navigate to Dashboard → Recipient → Unsubscribers to review recipients who have opted out of marketing emails.
Review this list periodically to understand recipient preferences and maintain healthy mailing lists.
Suppression vs Recipient Groups
| Recipient Groups | Suppression List |
| Stores recipients available for campaigns. | Stores recipients that should not receive campaigns. |
| Used when selecting campaign recipients. | Automatically checked before emails are sent. |
| Supports campaign targeting. | Helps improve deliverability and protect sender reputation. |
Best Practices
- Respect unsubscribe requests promptly.
- Validate recipient lists regularly.
- Monitor bounce rates after every campaign.
- Review unsubscribers periodically.
- Maintain clean Recipient Groups.
- Avoid repeatedly sending emails to invalid recipients.
Troubleshooting
Why didn't a recipient receive my campaign?
The recipient may be on the suppression list because they previously unsubscribed or experienced a delivery failure.
Can suppressed recipients receive future campaigns?
Suppressed recipients are automatically excluded from email campaigns while they remain on the suppression list.
Why are suppression lists important?
Suppression lists help maintain sender reputation, reduce bounce rates, and improve overall email deliverability.
Should I review the suppression list regularly?
Yes. Reviewing suppressed recipients helps you understand mailing list quality and improve future campaign performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will suppressed recipients receive future campaigns?
No. Suppressed recipients are automatically excluded from future email campaigns.
Do suppression lists improve deliverability?
Yes. Preventing emails from being sent to unsuitable recipients helps improve sender reputation and delivery performance.
Is an unsubscribe the same as suppression?
Recipients who unsubscribe are typically added to the suppression list so they no longer receive marketing emails.
Should I still validate my email list?
Yes. Email validation and suppression management work together to maintain healthy recipient lists and improve campaign performance.
Learn More:
Continue with Transactional vs Marketing Emails to understand the differences between transactional and marketing email campaigns and when each should be used.
Tip: A healthy mailing list is just as important as great email content. Respect unsubscribe requests, validate new recipients, and monitor your suppression list regularly to maintain strong email deliverability and a positive sender reputation.