{"id":4011,"date":"2025-03-13T06:34:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T06:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/?p=4011"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T06:37:35","slug":"email-blacklisting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/email-blacklisting\/","title":{"rendered":"Email Blacklisting- Causes, Fixes, and Prevention Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to reach customers and grow your business. However, if your emails do not reach the recipient\u2019s inbox, your email marketing efforts can fail. One of the major reasons emails do not get delivered is <\/span><b>email blacklisting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smtpmart.com\/email-marketing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email server<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or domain is blacklisted, your emails may end up in the spam folder or may not be delivered at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4012\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Email-Blacklisting-Explained.webp\" alt=\"Email Blacklisting \" width=\"900\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Email-Blacklisting-Explained.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Email-Blacklisting-Explained-300x153.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Email-Blacklisting-Explained-768x393.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we will discuss what <\/span><b>email blacklisting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is, why it happens, how to perform an <\/span><b>email blacklist check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and how to remove yourself from a blacklist. We will also talk about how to prevent future blacklisting and ensure your emails reach your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0d4e29a9eef\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/email-blacklisting\/#Why_Do_Email_Blacklists_Exist\" >Why Do Email Blacklists Exist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/email-blacklisting\/#How_to_Check_If_You_Are_Blacklisted\" >How to Check If You Are Blacklisted?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/email-blacklisting\/#How_to_Perform_an_Email_Blacklist_Check\" >How to Perform an Email Blacklist Check?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/email-blacklisting\/#How_to_Remove_Your_Email_from_a_Blacklist\" >How to Remove Your Email from a Blacklist?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/email-blacklisting\/#Steps_to_Remove_Your_Email_from_a_Blacklist\" >Steps to Remove Your Email from a Blacklist:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/email-blacklisting\/#How_to_Avoid_Email_Blacklisting\" >How to Avoid Email Blacklisting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/email-blacklisting\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing\"><\/span><b>Pricing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 121px;\" width=\"924\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Trail Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Standard Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Premium Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Professional Plan<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>$50<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>$145<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>$185<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>$225<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Sending Limit<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Sending Limit<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Sending Limit<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Sending Limit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1000 Emails\/Hour<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1500 Emails\/Hour<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3000 Emails\/Hour<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5000 Emails\/Hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-grey chat_btn\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ff8300!important; border-radius: 25px; padding: 8px 20px; background: #ff8300; color: white !important;\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/smtp-usd-pricing\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">View Full Pricing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-box\" style=\"top: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"enquiry-card\">\n<div class=\"enquiry-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"people-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iDealSMTP.webp?h=90&amp;w=90\" alt=\"Chat on WhatsApp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"enquiry-content\">\n<div class=\"enquiry-content\">\n<div class=\"expereince-question\">Get special offers!<\/div>\n<div class=\"expereince\">We help businesses to grow like yours!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"enquiry-call\"><a class=\"enquiry-call_link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=917905559794&amp;text=Hey%20iDealsmtp%2C%20Please%20provide%20me%20more%20details%20about%20the%20SMTP%20server%20host. \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chat with Expert<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Email_Blacklisting\"><\/span><b>What is Email Blacklisting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email blacklisting is when an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smtpmart.com\/email-marketing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email server<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or domain is added to a list of blocked or restricted senders. When an IP address or domain is blacklisted, emails from that source are either sent to the spam folder or completely rejected by the recipient\u2019s email provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email blacklists are used by email providers to reduce spam and protect users from harmful emails. Many organizations and anti-spam groups maintain email blacklists to prevent spam, phishing, and other malicious activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Email_Blacklists_Exist\"><\/span><b>Why Do Email Blacklists Exist?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email blacklists exist to prevent spam and fraudulent activities. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smtpmart.com\/email-marketing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email service providers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook use these blacklists to filter out unwanted emails. The goal is to protect users from spam and phishing attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some common reasons why an email sender gets blacklisted include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sending Bulk Emails Without Proper Authentication<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you send too many emails without using proper email authentication protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, your emails may be marked as spam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>High Spam Complaints<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If too many recipients mark your emails as spam, your IP address or domain can get blacklisted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Poor Email List Management<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending emails to invalid, inactive, or spam trap email addresses can lead to blacklisting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sending Emails from a Shared IP Address<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using shared <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/email-marketing-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email marketing services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your emails may be affected by other users\u2019 bad practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Low Email Engagement<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If recipients do not open or interact with your emails, email providers may consider your emails as unwanted messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_If_You_Are_Blacklisted\"><\/span><b>How to Check If You Are Blacklisted?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect that your emails are not reaching recipients, you should perform an <\/span><b>email blacklist check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This helps you find out if your domain or IP address is listed on any blacklists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Perform_an_Email_Blacklist_Check\"><\/span><b>How to Perform an Email Blacklist Check?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several online tools available to check if your domain or IP is blacklisted. Some popular <\/span><b>email blacklist checker<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tools include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MXToolbox (https:\/\/mxtoolbox.com\/blacklists.aspx)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spamhaus (https:\/\/check.spamhaus.org\/)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barracuda Reputation Block List (https:\/\/www.barracudacentral.org\/lookups)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MultiRBL (https:\/\/multirbl.valli.org\/)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check if you are blacklisted:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit an email blacklist checker website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your domain name or IP address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u201cCheck\u201d or \u201cSearch.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the results to see if your email is blacklisted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your domain or IP is blacklisted, do not worry! You can take steps to remove it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_Your_Email_from_a_Blacklist\"><\/span><b>How to Remove Your Email from a Blacklist?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find that your domain or IP is blacklisted, you need to take immediate action to get removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4013\" src=\"http:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Remove-Your-Email-from-a-Blacklist.webp\" alt=\"How to Remove Your Email from a Blacklist?\" width=\"900\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Remove-Your-Email-from-a-Blacklist.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Remove-Your-Email-from-a-Blacklist-300x153.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Remove-Your-Email-from-a-Blacklist-768x393.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Remove_Your_Email_from_a_Blacklist\"><\/span><b>Steps to Remove Your Email from a Blacklist:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Identify the Blacklist<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an email blacklist checker to find out which blacklist has flagged your domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Fix the Issue<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out why you were blacklisted. Check for spam complaints, email authentication issues, or bad email list practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Contact the Blacklist Provider<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the blacklist provider\u2019s website and follow their process to request removal. Some blacklists allow you to submit a removal request.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Improve Email Practices<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authenticate your emails with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean your email list regularly to remove inactive or spam trap addresses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a reputable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/email-marketing-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email marketing service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to send emails.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Monitor Your Email Reputation<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly check your domain reputation using tools like Google Postmaster Tools and Microsoft SNDS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Avoid_Email_Blacklisting\"><\/span><b>How to Avoid Email Blacklisting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention is always better than cure. Here are some best practices to avoid email blacklisting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Double Opt-in- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that users confirm their email subscription before you send them emails.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Send Emails in Small Batches- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sending too many emails at once. Warm up your IP gradually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Authenticate Your Emails- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regularly Clean Your Email List- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove inactive, invalid, or spam trap email addresses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a Trusted Email Marketing Service- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a reliable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/email-marketing-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email marketing service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure better deliverability and compliance with email regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor Your Email Reputation- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an <\/span><b>email blacklist checker<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure your domain is not listed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engage Your Audience- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send relevant, high-quality emails that encourage opens and clicks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email blacklisting can be a major problem for businesses using email marketing. It affects email deliverability and can reduce your marketing effectiveness. However, with proper monitoring, good email practices, and reliable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/email-marketing-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email marketing services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can avoid blacklisting and maintain a strong sender reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular <\/span><b>email blacklist checks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you detect and fix problems before they impact your business. By following best practices, you can ensure that your emails always reach your audience\u2019s inbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find your domain or IP blacklisted, take immediate steps to remove it and improve your email-sending habits. Always use a reputable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/email-marketing-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email marketing service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and follow email best practices to keep your email reputation strong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-box\" style=\"top: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"enquiry-card\">\n<div class=\"enquiry-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"people-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idealsmtp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iDealSMTP.webp?h=90&amp;w=90\" alt=\"Chat on WhatsApp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"enquiry-content\">\n<div class=\"enquiry-content\">\n<div class=\"expereince-question\">Get special offers!<\/div>\n<div class=\"expereince\">We help businesses to grow like yours!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"enquiry-call\"><a class=\"enquiry-call_link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=917905559794&amp;text=Hey%20iDealsmtp%2C%20Please%20provide%20me%20more%20details%20about%20the%20SMTP%20server%20host. \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chat with Expert<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to reach customers and grow your business. 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