How to change outgoing mail server on outlook
To change the outgoing mail server in Outlook, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Change Outgoing Mail Server in Outlook Web App
- Open Outlook Web App and sign in to your account.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "View all Outlook settings".
- Scroll down to the "Mail" section and click on "Account".
- Click on the "Outgoing server" dropdown menu and select "Edit".
- Enter the new outgoing mail server address and port number.
- Click "Save" to save the changes.
Method 2: Change Outgoing Mail Server in Outlook Desktop Client
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Account Settings" and then select "Account Settings" again from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Account Settings" window, select your email account and click on "Change".
- Click on the "More Settings" button.
- In the "Internet Email Settings" window, click on the "Outgoing Server" tab.
- Enter the new outgoing mail server address and port number.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 3: Change Outgoing Mail Server in Outlook Mobile App
- Open the Outlook mobile app and go to the "Settings" icon (usually represented by a gear icon).
- Tap on "Accounts" and select your email account.
- Tap on "Edit" next to "Outgoing server".
- Enter the new outgoing mail server address and port number.
- Tap "Save" to save the changes.
Common Outgoing Mail Server Settings
- For Gmail:
smtp.gmail.com
(port 587) - For Yahoo:
smtp.yahoo.com
(port 587) - For Outlook.com:
smtp.office365.com
(port 587) - For other email providers, check your email provider's documentation for the correct outgoing mail server settings.
Important Notes
- Make sure to enter the correct outgoing mail server address and port number for your email provider.
- If you're using a third-party email provider, you may need to check their documentation for specific outgoing mail server settings.
- Changing the outgoing mail server may affect your email account's functionality, so be sure to test your email account after making the changes.