Mail outgoing server

An outgoing mail server, also known as a mail server or SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server, is a server that sends emails from a user's email account to the recipient's email account. Here's a breakdown of the process:

1. SMTP Server: The outgoing mail server is responsible for sending emails from a user's email account to the recipient's email account. The SMTP server uses the SMTP protocol to send emails.
2. Email Client: The email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or a web-based email client) connects to the outgoing mail server using the SMTP protocol.
3. Authentication: The email client authenticates with the outgoing mail server using a username and password or other authentication methods (e.g., OAuth).
4. Email Submission: The email client submits the email to the outgoing mail server, which then sends the email to the recipient's email server.
5. Recipient's Email Server: The recipient's email server receives the email and stores it in the recipient's inbox.

Common outgoing mail server settings:

• SMTP Server: The hostname or IP address of the outgoing mail server (e.g., smtp.gmail.com or smtp.outlook.com).
• SMTP Port: The port number used for SMTP communication (e.g., 587 or 25).
• Username: The username used to authenticate with the outgoing mail server (e.g., your email address).
• Password: The password used to authenticate with the outgoing mail server (e.g., your email password).
• Encryption: The encryption method used to secure the email transmission (e.g., SSL/TLS or STARTTLS).

Some popular outgoing mail servers:

• Gmail: smtp.gmail.com (port 587 or 25)
• Outlook: smtp.outlook.com (port 587 or 25)
• Yahoo: smtp.yahoo.com (port 587 or 25)
• AOL: smtp.aol.com (port 587 or 25)

Remember to check your email provider's documentation for the correct outgoing mail server settings, as they may vary.