Mail relayed
A mail relayed!
In the context of email, a mail relayed refers to the process of forwarding an email message from one mail server to another, often to deliver the message to its final destination. Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Mail submission: A user sends an email message from their email client (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) to a mail server (e.g., mail.example.com).
- Mail relay: The mail server (mail.example.com) receives the email message and forwards it to another mail server (e.g., relay.example.net) that is closer to the destination mail server.
- Mail relayed: The second mail server (relay.example.net) receives the email message and forwards it to the final destination mail server (e.g., mail.destination.com).
- Delivery: The final destination mail server (mail.destination.com) receives the email message and delivers it to the recipient's email inbox.
Mail relaying is a common technique used to:
- Route email messages through multiple servers to ensure delivery to the intended recipient.
- Handle large volumes of email traffic by distributing the load across multiple servers.
- Provide additional security features, such as spam filtering and virus scanning, by passing email messages through multiple servers.
- Allow email messages to be delivered to recipients with different email providers or domains.
However, mail relaying can also be used for malicious purposes, such as spamming or phishing, if not properly configured or secured.