Port 25 is the standard port for outbound SMTP mail delivery. Because it's historically been abused for spam, most large cloud providers block it by default across every account and require a manual review before enabling it — often with a multi-day wait.
VPS For Life takes a different approach: Port 25 is enabled by default for legitimate opt-in email marketing and transactional sending, in exchange for a clear Acceptable Use Policy that keeps the shared network reputation healthy for every customer.
Everything you need to send mail directly from your server.
Port 25 works from the moment your VPS deploys — no ticket, no waiting period.
Send from an IP address that isn't shared with unrelated customers.
Match your reverse DNS record to your sending domain for correct HELO alignment.
Postfix, Exim, MailWizz, Postal, PowerMTA or your own custom stack all work over Port 25.
Opt-in sending only — no purchased lists, keeping deliverability strong across the network.
Configure your mail server and firewall rules exactly as your sending policy requires.
Every plan, from Basic through Pro, ships with Port 25 already accessible.
Port 25 access is included in the plan price shown on our Pricing page.
A fair use policy protects deliverability for every customer sending from our network.
Yes, Port 25 is open by default across Basic, Standard, Advanced and Pro plans.
No manual approval queue is required for standard legitimate sending; Port 25 is available immediately after deployment.
Opt-in email marketing and transactional email with a working unsubscribe mechanism, in line with our Acceptable Use Policy.
Repeated blacklisting, high spam-complaint rates, or non-compliant sending may result in Port 25 being disabled for the affected server.
Yes, custom reverse DNS can be configured to match your sending domain.
No, it's included in the standard plan price shown on our Pricing page.
See the full infrastructure page for bulk and transactional sending.
Learn More →Port 25 open, dedicated IPv4 included — starting at $4.95/month.
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