Microsoft Offers Workaround for Outlook.com Emails Blocked by Gmail

Overview

• Outlook.com users report issues with emails being blocked and flagged as spam when sent to Gmail accounts, affecting those with Outlook.com country domains.
• Google has implemented new mandatory bulk sender authentication requirements, causing genuine non-spam emails from Microsoft Outlook to be blocked.
• Microsoft advises affected users to add an Outlook.com alias to their accounts and use it to email Gmail contacts as a temporary workaround.
• Google's updated guidelines aim to reduce spam and phishing by enforcing stricter spam thresholds and authentication for bulk senders from April 2024.
• Microsoft is investigating the situation and working on a more permanent solution, while Google recommends reviewing its Bulk Sender Guidelines to improve email deliverability.