Fix Email Formatting Errors
A formal technical standard governs sender name/address structure. A few mistakes can get a message rejected as malformed.
What usually triggers this
Special characters in a display name (unescaped quotes/brackets/symbols). Improperly formatted sender addresses. Inconsistent sender details across sending methods.
How to fix it
- Review each campaign's From Name/Email — remove special characters, keep names under ~64 characters.
- Check templates for hardcoded sender info issues.
- Run a suspect email through Mail-Tester before a full send.
A simple rule of thumb
Keep display names plain — letters, numbers, spaces, basic punctuation. Spell out titles/credentials plainly rather than wrapping in quotes or brackets.
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