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Usenet Posting Error 441: From Header Not in Internet Syntax
If you encounter Usenet error 441: Posting Failed - From header not in Internet syntax, it typically means your newsreader or posting software has a malformed 'From' email address in your post header.
Most newsreaders require a valid email format in the 'From' field—even if the address isn't real. The formatting simply needs to follow the structure of a standard Internet email address, such as:
Incorrect examples might look like:
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username@ -
@example.com -
usernameexample.com -
A blank 'From' field
How to Fix the Error
Follow these steps to correct the 'From' field and resolve the error:
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Open your newsreader or posting software.
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Navigate to the account or identity settings.
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Locate the 'From' email address field.
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Enter a properly formatted email address, such as
[email protected]. -
Save your settings and try posting again.
If you prefer not to use your actual email address, use a placeholder in the correct format like:
The key is proper formatting—not the legitimacy of the domain.
