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Why is Gmail blocking my emails? How to prevent it

It's frustrating as an email sender when your messages don’t get through. Especially if you don't know why it's happening. In this article, we’ll dig into why Gmail may be blocking...

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How to check email domain reputation

Sending good email isn't just about sharp copy or eye-catching design. If mailbox providers don’t trust your domain, your messages won’t land where they should. Domain reputation plays a big role in getting to the inbox, and too many senders ignore it until there’s a problem...

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What is an email MTA? A guide to mail transfer agents

In this guide, we’ll cover everything from the MTA basics to advanced strategies for building modern email infrastructure. Plus, we’ll give you actionable tips and ...

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Product Release: Introducing Mailgun Inspect

Email testing has long been a critical but time-consuming part of campaign production. From previewing how your email renders on mobile to making sure they’re

, teams juggle multiple tools, tabs, and steps—all before hitting send.  We thought it was time to simplify things...

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Why accessibility in email isn’t optional anymore

Accessibility matters, not just because of legal requirements like the upcoming EAA (don’t worry, we’ll explain), but because it's the right thing to do. We’re recapping our latest episode of

Emails Not Dead...

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The golden age of scammers: AI-powered phishing

Long live the prince of Nigeria, he had a good run. Gone is the age where scammers wield the same mediocre power as a snake oil salesman, reliant on their own persuasion and...

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Help! My email needs a correction: What to do after you’ve already hit send

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first time sender, if you send emails chances are you’ve experienced the regret of the send button. You thought it was a flawless email, so...

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The basics of SPF records

SPF doesn’t refer to how long you can wait before you have to reapply your sunblock (seriously, go get some). Instead, the term “SPF” refers to a security measure that helps...

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The 7 best email verification tools (and why devs choose Mailgun)

When it comes to email, deliverability isn’t just a “nice-to-have” it’s mandatory - especially since inbox providers are enforcing stricter requirements. If you’re sending to bad email addresses, you’re risking your sender reputation, delivery rates, and ultimately...

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What are SMTP commands and what do you need to know about them?

Why do we need SMTP commands and what do they do? Well, we use SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) commands to communicate with email servers. These commands are...

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