SMTP Error Encyclopedia · Entry 005

Requested mail action okay

Generic · Protocol · 250

Exact response pattern250 Requested mail action okay, completed
SuccessGenericProtocol

What it means

The requested SMTP command completed successfully.

Likely causes

  • Normal acceptance of a command or message.

Recommended response

  1. Record the acceptance response and queue ID when available.
Operational rule: Preserve the complete SMTP response, remote hostname, sending IP, envelope sender and timestamp. Never diagnose from the three-digit code alone.

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