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4.2.2 Mailbox full

The recipient’s mailbox is over its limit. The server expects the problem to clear, so it asks you to retry.

4.2.2 Mailbox full

Temporary: it may work if you retry

The recipient’s mailbox is over its limit. The server expects the problem to clear, so it asks you to retry.

Usual causes
  • The recipient’s mailbox is full.
What to do
  • Retry later. Good mail systems retry for you for a day or more.
  • If the same address stays full, stop sending to it.

Usually the fault of: recipient.

Common questions.

What does 4.2.2 mean?

The recipient’s mailbox is over its limit. The server expects the problem to clear, so it asks you to retry.

Will retrying fix 4.2.2?

Often yes. It is a temporary failure, and mail systems retry for you. If it keeps failing for days, look at the causes listed above.

How do I fix 4.2.2?

Retry later. Good mail systems retry for you for a day or more. If the same address stays full, stop sending to it.

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