Nifty mail smtp relay

Nifty Mail is a popular email service provider in Japan, and setting up an SMTP relay with Nifty Mail can be a bit tricky. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up an SMTP relay with Nifty Mail:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Nifty Mail account with a valid username and password.
  2. You have a server or a device that can send emails (e.g., a web server, a script, or a mobile app).
  3. You have a valid domain name and a DNS setup.

Step 1: Create a Nifty Mail SMTP Relay Account

  1. Log in to your Nifty Mail account and go to the "Settings" page.
  2. Click on "SMTP Relay" and then "Create a new SMTP Relay account".
  3. Fill in the required information, such as your domain name, username, and password.
  4. Click "Create" to create the SMTP Relay account.

Step 2: Configure Your Server or Device

  1. On your server or device, you need to configure the SMTP settings to use the Nifty Mail SMTP relay.
  2. The SMTP settings are usually found in the email client or server configuration file (e.g., sendmail.cf or postfix.cf).
  3. Update the SMTP settings to use the Nifty Mail SMTP relay server:
    • Server: smtp.nifty.com
    • Port: 587 (or 25 for non-encrypted connections)
    • Username: Your Nifty Mail SMTP Relay account username
    • Password: Your Nifty Mail SMTP Relay account password
    • Authentication: PLAIN or LOGIN (depending on your email client or server)

Step 3: Verify Your Domain

  1. To use the Nifty Mail SMTP relay, you need to verify your domain name.
  2. Go to the Nifty Mail "Settings" page and click on "Domain Verification".
  3. Follow the instructions to verify your domain name using a TXT record or a CNAME record.

Step 4: Test Your SMTP Relay

  1. Once you've configured your server or device and verified your domain, test your SMTP relay by sending an email using the Nifty Mail SMTP relay server.
  2. You can use a tool like telnet or swaks to test the SMTP connection:
    • telnet smtp.nifty.com 587 (or 25)
    • Send a HELO command followed by your domain name (e.g., HELO example.com)
    • Send a MAIL FROM command with your email address (e.g., MAIL FROM: [email protected])
    • Send a RCPT TO command with the recipient's email address (e.g., RCPT TO: [email protected])
    • Send a DATA command with the email body (e.g., DATA)
    • Send a QUIT command to close the connection

If everything is set up correctly, you should receive an email at the recipient's email address.

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