How to find out your outgoing mail server

To find out your outgoing mail server, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Check your email provider's website or app

1. Log in to your email provider's website or mobile app.
2. Look for the "Settings" or "Account" section.
3. Scroll down to the "Mail" or "Email" settings.
4. Check for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" setting. It may be listed as "SMTP Server", "SMTP Host", "Mail Server", or "Outgoing Server".

Method 2: Check your email client settings

1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail).
2. Go to the "Account Settings" or "Preferences" section.
3. Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" setting.
4. Check the server name and port number.

Method 3: Check your internet service provider's (ISP) website

1. Visit your ISP's website.
2. Look for the "Email" or "Internet Services" section.
3. Check for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP Server" setting.

Common outgoing mail server settings

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

• Gmail: smtp.gmail.com (port 587)
• Yahoo: smtp.yahoo.com (port 587)
• Outlook.com: smtp-mail.outlook.com (port 587)
• AOL: smtp.aol.com (port 587)
• iCloud: smtp.mail.me.com (port 587)

Tips

• Make sure to use the correct port number (usually 587 or 25) and authentication method (e.g., username and password, or OAuth).
• If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure the outgoing mail server settings manually.
• If you're unsure about your outgoing mail server settings, contact your email provider's support team for assistance.