What is Error Code 523?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

If you‘ve ever tried sending a really juicy email full of game keys or overflowing with epic gaming memes only to have it bounce back with something like "Error code 523 – Message too big for system", then this post is for you!

I‘ve seen that confusing numbers-and-letters mishmash way too many times. Today I‘m breaking down exactly what error 523 means and why even the most beefed up gaming rigs can‘t beat email size limits. Time for a PC master race history lesson!

Why Emails Have Size Limits

Here‘s the DL – that 523 error means the email you sent was too THICC for the recipient‘s email service. Places like Gmail or Outlook set maximum sizes to prevent full mailboxes, spammers sending novels, and overloaded servers.

Gaming inboxes aren‘t immune -having inboxes flooded with 30MB keys or gameplay vids grinding gears to a halt. Typically allowed sizes are:

  • Gmail: 25MB
  • Outlook.com: 35MB
  • Pro-accounts on MailChimp or Constant Contact: 50MB+

So while your NVMe SSD might hold terabytes, most email admins configure lower caps to keep things running smoothly.

Common Gaming Email Size Limit Issues

While you‘ve likely seen error 523 on a bounced personal email, us gaming folk run into issues too:

Big Game File Transfers

Developers emailing 50MB game builds to publishers or journalists struggle with attached files busting size restrictions.CLOUD Act

Similarly, players writing into support with save files or console logs attached hit errors. 50MB may sound big but many AAA titles now exceed that regularly!

Swag-Packed Newsletters

Gaming publications sending newsletter with a bunch of promo codes & images get hit even if their hosted file size is fine. Gmail counts unique recipients toward their 25MB total!

I‘ve adjusted my own monthly cosplay blog newsletter due to Gmail‘s limits after one too many 523 bounce backs.

Press Release Embedding

Lots of gaming PR teams embed screenshots and trailers directly into their press releases. Makes emails way easy to parse but means they smack into size restrictions sending to media inboxes.

Fixing Error 523 for Gaming Emails

When you get the dreaded 523 (or similar 554/552 errors), try these troubleshooting tips:

Zip Files Before Attaching

Use WinRAR, 7-Zip or Mac‘s built-in compression to shrink files. Solid for most game builds, saves, and media!

Share Links Instead of Attachments

Upload files to Dropbox or Google Drive then include the links. Easy access without bulking up email size.

Request Limit Bumps

If emailing a distribution list, ask admins to raise the recipient account‘s size cap.

And if you‘re building a gaming community newsletter list, make sure you have appropriate commercial plans!

By following gaming email best practices, you‘ll laugh next time you see a 523 come through rather than rage quit! Game on my friends.

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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