PTR records & E-mail origination policy

This article expands in detail our Acceptable Usage Policy regarding e-mail origination from our Network.

FlokiNET has a zero‑tolerance stance on unsolicited email (SPAM) and have in place controls to keep our network clean.

Shared hosting clients have e-mail already being actively filtered against SPAM origination and rate limiting.

Below we will detail how can VPS and Dedicated server clients still use our network to originate e-mails.

General

  • We do not permit the transmission of unsolicited bulk or commercial email from any server on our network.
  • Violation triggers immediate enforcement actions, including service and/or account suspension.

Measures at a Glance

  • Port 25 (SMTP) egress is blocked on all new VPS servers
  • It is mandatory to configure DKIM, DMARC, SPF records when setting PTR records.
  • Blacklist monitoring, 24/7 monitoring of major operators.
  • Network monitoring and analytics spot unusual patterns.
  • Refundable deposit:
    • New orders (<6 months from service deployment date):
      • 150 EUR -  100% refunded in 6 months, credited back as credits (not via the payment method).
      • Paypal is not acceptable as a payment method of the refundable deposit.
    • Exemption: Clients that have a average sum of 100 EUR per month on active services for more than 6 months.
    • Deposit is lost: In case abuse is detected, in the form of SPAM origination or mass-mailing activities.

 

Unlock Process and PTR creation

  1. Confirm and create if needed SPF, DKIM and DMARC records.
  2. Open a support ticket with the title "SMTP Unblock and PTR request <your-server-IP>"
  3. On your ticket confirm:
    1. Records creation according to 1.
    2. Agreement with the 150 EUR refundable deposit, if applies.
  4. Our Team will evaluate and you will receive a written confirmation that port 25 is open and/or PTR record has been created.

 

Compliance

Abuse tickets must be answered within 24 hours - Silence is treated as non‑cooperation.

To avoid that your e-mails are flagged as SPAM, these policies must be followed:

  • Double Opt-In;
  • Do not use scraping e-mail lists engaging in mass-mailing (bulk);
  • Periodically remove inactive subscribers and bounced e-mails;
  • SPF, DKIM, & DMARC: Configure these authentication protocols to verify that your e-mails come from a trusted source;
  • Provide an easy-to-find unsubscribe link in every e-mail;
  • Do not engage in sudden spikes in e-mail volume. Simply send e-mail in batches.

Additional considerations (not required, but recommended):
- Monitor open rates, click-through rates, and SPAM complaints;
- Only include necessary and relevant links. Excessive linking, especially to low-quality sites, may harm your credibility.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Port 25 at all?
Most platforms can send mail through authenticated submission ports (465/587) or third‑party mail APIs, skipping this policy entirely.

When exactly will my deposit be refunded?
After 6 months we issue the refund automatically. if you did not see the refund, please open a ticket.

How fast do suspensions happen?
Average time from verified abuse to suspension is a few hours.

My mail went to spam folders, does that count?
No. We act only on substantiated complaints, spamtrap hits, or blacklist evidence.

 

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