Journal

Why new domains start slow.

Warmup

Mailbox providers judge a domain by what it has already sent. A brand-new server and a brand-new domain have no history, so the safe move is a low daily cap that rises over two weeks.

Authentication

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC tell the receiving server the message is authentic. They do not force it into the inbox. Complaints and bounces still matter, which is why MailBelo keeps a suppression list and an abuse desk.

Limits

Plans publish a mailbox count, a domain count, and a daily send cap. “Unlimited” is not a promise we make. A new server still has to earn a reputation with other providers.