SMTP settings are simply your outgoing mail server settings; this particular protocol only works for outgoing messages. Most email software is designed to use SMTP for communication purposes when sending email.
SMTP helps send emails from one place to another on the internet. It's like a postman for emails!
How SMTP Works:
Sending: When you write an email and click "send," SMTP takes your email and gives it to the internet's postman, called a server.
Delivery: The server sends your email to your friend's email server.
Receiving: Your friend's server holds onto the email until your friend checks their email, just like holding a letter until you're ready to read it.
Why SMTP Is Important:
SMTP makes sure emails get where they need to go, keeps them safe, and lets you send fun things like pictures and videos in your emails!
SMTP Server | SMTP port | SMTP Encryption |
smtp.gmail.com | 587 | TLS |
smtppro.zoho.eu | 465 | SSL |
smtp-mail.outlook.com | 587 | STARTTLS |
465 (try 587 as an alternative) | SSL | |
smtp.mail.me.com | 587 | If you see an error message when using SSL, try using TLS or STARTTLS instead. |
smtp.aol.com | 465 |
|
mail.gmx.com | 465 | SSL / TLS |
smtp.hushmail.com | 465 | SSL / TLS |
smtp.fastmail.com | 465 | SSL / TLS |
smtp.startmail.com | 465 (alt 587) | SSL / TLS |
465 | SSL / TLS | |
465 | SSL / TLS | |
smtp.hostinger.com | 465 | SSL / TLS |
smtp.mail.eu-west-1.awsapps.com | 465 | SSL / TLS |
465 | SSL / TLS |
Change the outgoing server port, If you not sure your IT person should be able to provide this info to you.