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

  1. Go to your email provider's website (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.).
  2. Look for the "Settings" or "Account" section.
  3. Check for a section called "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server".
  4. Note down the outgoing mail server address, which is usually in the format of smtp.gmail.com or smtp.outlook.com.

Method 2: Check your email client settings

  1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.).
  2. Go to the "Settings" or "Account" section.
  3. Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" setting.
  4. 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

  1. Go to your ISP's website (e.g., Comcast, AT&T, etc.).
  2. Look for the "Email" or "Internet" section.
  3. Check for a section called "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server".
  4. Note down the outgoing mail server address, which is usually in the format of smtp.comcast.net or smtp.att.net.

Common outgoing mail server addresses

Here are some common outgoing mail server addresses for popular email providers:

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