SMTP Error Encyclopedia · Entry 055

Mailbox storage allocation exceeded

Generic · Quota · 552 5.2.2

Exact response pattern552 5.2.2 Mailbox full
PermanentGenericQuota

What it means

The recipient mailbox has exceeded its storage allocation.

Likely causes

  • Recipient mailbox full.

Recommended response

  1. Stop repeated attempts according to policy.
  2. Do not classify as a sender reputation issue.
Operational rule: Preserve the complete SMTP response, remote hostname, sending IP, envelope sender and timestamp. Never diagnose from the three-digit code alone.

Related entries

Browse all SMTP errors Decode a bounce

Search Trushilla Documentation