Google will set stringent requirements for bulk senders, defined as anyone dispatching more than 5,000 messages to Gmail accounts daily. These new mandates, aimed to enhance user experience and security, will roll out by February 2024.
Previously, Google advised bulk senders to maintain a spam rate below 0.3%. This guidance will soon become a requirement as Google aims to reduce the influx of unwanted emails in users’ inboxes. Additionally, Gmail will introduce a one-click unsubscribe feature for marketing emails, which bulk senders will be obligated to honor within a 48-hour timeframe.
On the security front, bulk senders will be required to “strongly authenticate” their emails in line with Google’s best practices. This initiative is designed to close security loopholes, ensuring that incoming emails are from verified sources.
These new rules should reduce spam and make unsubscribing easier for Gmail users. Hopefully, Microsoft’s Outlook and other big email clients will follow suit.
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