5.2.2 Mailbox full

The recipient’s mailbox has no more space. This is the permanent form (4.2.2 is the temporary one), though some servers use it for a mailbox that is only full for now.

5.2.2 Mailbox full

Permanent: retrying will not help

The recipient’s mailbox has no more space. This is the permanent form (4.2.2 is the temporary one), though some servers use it for a mailbox that is only full for now.

Usual causes

The mailbox is over its storage limit.

What to do

Retry in a day or two. If it keeps failing, the person has to clear space.
If the same address is full for weeks, stop sending to it.

Usually the fault of: recipient.

Common questions.

What does 5.2.2 mean?

The recipient’s mailbox has no more space. This is the permanent form (4.2.2 is the temporary one), though some servers use it for a mailbox that is only full for now.

Will retrying fix 5.2.2?

No. It is a permanent failure, so retrying the same message will not help, and repeated attempts can hurt your sending reputation. Fix the cause first.

How do I fix 5.2.2?

Retry in a day or two. If it keeps failing, the person has to clear space. If the same address is full for weeks, stop sending to it.

Other codes: 5.1.1 · 5.1.2 · 5.1.3 · 5.1.6 · 5.2.1 · 5.2.3 · 5.3.4 · 5.4.1 · Decode a whole bounce message

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