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Suppression List

A list of addresses that must never be emailed, such as unsubscribes, hard bounces, and spam complainers, applied automatically to every send.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

A suppression list is a list of addresses that must never be emailed, such as unsubscribes, hard bounces and spam complainers, applied automatically to every send. It ensures opted-out or invalid contacts are excluded even if they reappear in imported lists. Maintaining it supports legal compliance and protects sender reputation.