Mailbox Warmup

Build mailbox activity gradually

Warm up individual mailboxes while respecting plan limits, provider responses and account-wide speed controls.

Built into the same dashboard.

Start with a 7-day demo, verify your sending setup, and continue automatically on the monthly plan you selected unless you cancel beforehand.

Setup
Connect SMTP and add your sending domain.
Authenticate
Verify SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Return-Path, ownership and tracking records.
Scale
Use hourly and monthly limits to prevent over-sending beyond your plan.
7-day demo100 credits before first renewal
Launch5,000 credits
Growth20,000 credits
Professional100,000 credits
Product workflow

Prepare individual sending mailboxes

Use gradual mailbox activity and clear limits before campaign volume increases.

1

Connect

Add a supported mailbox or SMTP configuration and test the connection before sending.

2

Authenticate

Review SPF, DKIM, DMARC and sender alignment for the domain used in the From address.

3

Control

Choose conservative hourly and daily limits and prevent sudden sending spikes.

4

Monitor

Review activity, errors, bounces and reputation indicators before increasing campaign volume.

Inbox Warmup dashboard previewIllustrative interface — no customer results shown
Connection statusSMTP and mailbox checks
Domain authenticationSPF, DKIM and DMARC
Controlled limitsHourly and plan-based settings
Practical guidance

Best practices and common mistakes

Use the product as one part of a responsible sending process. Technical warmup cannot compensate for poor lists, deceptive content or high complaint rates.

Recommended

Build a reliable foundation

  • Start each mailbox at a controlled level.
  • Review replies, errors and authentication status.
  • Keep campaign traffic and warmup limits coordinated.
  • Keep contact data permission-based, relevant and maintained.
  • Pause and investigate repeated errors instead of forcing more volume.
Avoid

Common mistakes

  • Launching high-volume campaigns immediately from a new domain.
  • Ignoring failed SPF, DKIM or DMARC checks.
  • Using purchased, scraped or outdated contact lists.
  • Assuming warmup guarantees inbox placement or replies.
  • Running warmup without coordinating campaign sending limits.
Honest expectation: Email warmup may help establish gradual activity and improve technical readiness. It does not guarantee delivery to the primary inbox, because content, list quality, complaints, bounces, sender history and provider filtering all matter.
Compatibility

Works with supported mailbox and SMTP configurations

Provider names describe compatibility only. Inbox Warmup is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.

Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Custom SMTP
IMAP
Zoho Mail
Yahoo Mail
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can email warmup guarantee inbox placement?

No. Warmup can support gradual sending activity and infrastructure readiness, but mailbox providers make final filtering decisions. Results also depend on list quality, content, complaints, bounces and sender history.

Should SPF, DKIM and DMARC be configured first?

They should be reviewed as early as possible. Correct authentication helps receiving systems verify the sender and makes troubleshooting more reliable.

How quickly should sending volume increase?

There is no universal schedule. Increase gradually according to the age and history of the domain and mailbox, provider limits, engagement, bounces and complaints.

Can I use a custom SMTP server?

Yes when the server supports the required connection and sender settings. Test the host, port, security mode, credentials and sender permissions before starting.

What should I monitor during warmup?

Monitor authentication status, successful sends, connection errors, bounces, complaints, replies and sudden changes in volume or provider response.

What happens after the 7-day demo?

Choose Launch, Growth, or Professional and authorize the subscription to begin. The demo is free for 7 days with 100 credits; the selected plan is charged after day 7 and then renews monthly unless cancelled beforehand.

Ready to check your sending setup?

Start with a 7-day demo, connect your domain, verify DNS, and cancel before day 7 if you do not want the selected monthly plan to renew.