We are committed to making Gnoppix Mail the most secure and sovereign email ecosystem available. However, privacy requires responsibility. To protect our network and your deliverability, we are enforcing standards for how mail is sent and handled.
New AI Spam Filtering Model
We have successfully deployed a newly trained AI model specifically designed to detect and neutralize sophisticated spam, fraud, port scanning and phishing attempts.
- Current Status: Active as of January 2026.
- Next Training Phase: Scheduled for July 2026.
- Zero Tolerance: Accepting spam, fraud, or scams is no longer an option. IP’s associated with these activities will be permanently restricted and reported to our RBL.
Proper Email Setup is Mandatory
To ensure your legitimate emails aren’t flagged by our new model, you must have a professional and “clean” server configuration.
Avoid Port Scanning & Relaying:
If your host is caught scanning ports or relaying unauthorized mail (acting as an open relay), our servers will automatically reject the traffic. This behavior is often a sign of a compromised system and puts the entire Gnoppix community at risk.
AI Bots and Coding Standards:
We welcome innovation, but poorly coded AI bots that generate high volumes of low-quality or “hallucinated” mail will be blocked. If you are building automated mail tools, ensure they follow RFC standards and include proper throttling.
Need Help? Setup Checklist
If you’re unsure how to configure a “proper” mail server to stay in our AI’s “Good” list, follow these core pillars:
| Requirement | Description | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| FQDN | Fully Qualified Domain Name (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com). |
Identifies your server clearly to others. |
| SPF Records | A DNS record listing authorized senders. | Prevents others from spoofing your domain. |
| DKIM Keys | Cryptographic signatures for your outgoing mail. | Proves the email wasn’t altered in transit. |
| DMARC Policy | Instructions for receivers if SPF/DKIM fails. | Final layer of protection for your reputation. |
| PTR (Reverse DNS) | Links your IP address back to your domain. | Most high-security servers (like ours) require this. |
Community Support: If you are struggling with these configurations, visit our Wiki or join the conversation on the Gnoppix Forum. We are here to help you get it right, but we will not compromise on spam.