How to find my outgoing mail server
To find your outgoing mail server, you'll need to check with your email provider or internet service provider (ISP). Here are some steps to help you find it:
Method 1: Check your email provider's website or documentation
- Go to your email provider's website (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.).
- Look for the "Settings" or "Account" section.
- Check for a section called "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server".
- Note down the outgoing mail server address, which is usually in the format of
smtp.gmail.com
orsmtp.outlook.com
.
Method 2: Check your email client settings
- Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.).
- Go to the "Settings" or "Account" section.
- Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" setting.
- Check if the setting is already configured with your email provider's outgoing mail server address.
Method 3: Check your ISP's website or documentation
- Go to your ISP's website (e.g., Comcast, AT&T, etc.).
- Look for the "Email" or "Internet" section.
- Check for a section called "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server".
- Note down the outgoing mail server address, which is usually in the format of
smtp.comcast.net
orsmtp.att.net
.
Common outgoing mail server addresses
Here are some common outgoing mail server addresses for popular email providers:
- Gmail:
smtp.gmail.com
- Yahoo:
smtp.yahoo.com
- Outlook:
smtp.outlook.com
- AOL:
smtp.aol.com
- Comcast:
smtp.comcast.net
- AT&T:
smtp.att.net
Tips
- Make sure to use the correct outgoing mail server address and port number (usually 587 or 25) to avoid connection issues.
- If you're using a third-party email client, ensure that it's configured to use the correct outgoing mail server address and port number.
- If you're still having trouble finding your outgoing mail server, contact your email provider or ISP's customer support for assistance.