Why IPs typically get listed
Some causes are the same as any blacklist: spam complaints, a compromised server, spam trap hits, or missing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.
Poor list hygiene, like emailing old or purchased contact lists, also triggers listings.
Scrollout F1 has an operator-specific wrinkle. Individual admins running the software can manually add an IP to their own local blacklist file.
Forum posts show admins editing files like reputation-ip-100 to add senders they consider abusive.
Depending on how the shared reputation zones aggregate this data, one admin's manual block can affect how your IP is treated elsewhere on the network.
How to check if you're listed
You can query the zones directly with a DNS lookup tool. Run a lookup against your IP in reverse order, followed by bl-ip.rbl.scrolloutf1.com.
A returned result, usually an address starting with 127, means you're listed. No result means you're clear on that zone.
Repeat the same lookup against bl.rbl.scrolloutf1.com to check the second zone.
Third-party blacklist monitoring services also track these zones. One monitoring provider lists bl.rbl.scrolloutf1.com among the RBLs it checks.
Using a monitoring tool that checks both zones automatically saves you from running manual lookups every time mail bounces.
How to get removed
Start by confirming exactly which of the two zones flagged your IP, since a request only referencing one zone may not clear the other.
Real delisting requests found in the project's public discussion board follow a similar pattern.
Requesters state their IP address, note the specific zone it appears in, and briefly explain the situation.
One example request stated the sender believed the listing was made in error and listed remediation steps already taken.
Effective requests confirm SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are properly configured before asking for removal.
They also confirm any compromised mail account or open relay issue has already been fixed.
Post the request on the project's "Get Help" discussion board on SourceForge, addressed to the maintainer.
Include your IP, the zone name, and what you changed to fix the underlying issue.
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How long it typically takes
No fixed processing time is confirmed for this operator's delisting requests.
This is a smaller, community-run project rather than a large commercial blacklist with a published SLA.
Response times on the discussion board vary based on when a maintainer is available to review posts.
Plan for delays measured in days rather than a guaranteed same-day turnaround.
FAQ
How do I run a Scrollout F1 blacklist check?
Query bl-ip.rbl.scrolloutf1.com and bl.rbl.scrolloutf1.com directly using a DNS lookup tool. Reverse your IP address and append the zone name to the query. A returned address means you're listed on that zone. You can also use a blacklist monitoring service that checks both zones for you automatically.
How do I remove my IP from Scrollout F1?
Post a delisting request on the project's SourceForge discussion board, in the "Get Help" section. State your IP address, confirm which zone flagged it, and describe what you fixed. Make sure your email authentication records are correct before submitting the request.
Why is my IP listed if I've never used Scrollout F1 myself?
You don't need to run the software to be affected by it. Its reputation zones are shared across every mail server that uses Scrollout F1 as a filter. If any of those servers flagged your IP, other Scrollout F1 installations will see the same listing.
Does removal from one Scrollout F1 zone clear both zones?
Not necessarily. Bl-ip.rbl.scrolloutf1.com and bl.rbl.scrolloutf1.com are separate zones. Check both when confirming a listing, and mention both in your request if your IP appears on each one.
Is there a fee to get delisted from Scrollout F1?
No fee has been confirmed for this operator. Delisting requests appear to be handled through the free community discussion board rather than a paid removal service.
