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:
- You have a Nifty Mail account with a valid username and password.
- You have a server or a device that can send emails (e.g., a web server, a script, or a mobile app).
- You have a valid domain name and a DNS setup.
Step 1: Create a Nifty Mail SMTP Relay Account
- Log in to your Nifty Mail account and go to the "Settings" page.
- Click on "SMTP Relay" and then "Create a new SMTP Relay account".
- Fill in the required information, such as your domain name, username, and password.
- Click "Create" to create the SMTP Relay account.
Step 2: Configure Your Server or Device
- On your server or device, you need to configure the SMTP settings to use the Nifty Mail SMTP relay.
- The SMTP settings are usually found in the email client or server configuration file (e.g.,
sendmail.cf
orpostfix.cf
). - Update the SMTP settings to use the Nifty Mail SMTP relay server:
- Server:
smtp.nifty.com
- Port:
587
(or25
for non-encrypted connections) - Username: Your Nifty Mail SMTP Relay account username
- Password: Your Nifty Mail SMTP Relay account password
- Authentication:
PLAIN
orLOGIN
(depending on your email client or server)
- Server:
Step 3: Verify Your Domain
- To use the Nifty Mail SMTP relay, you need to verify your domain name.
- Go to the Nifty Mail "Settings" page and click on "Domain Verification".
- Follow the instructions to verify your domain name using a TXT record or a CNAME record.
Step 4: Test Your SMTP Relay
- 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.
- You can use a tool like
telnet
orswaks
to test the SMTP connection:telnet smtp.nifty.com 587
(or25
)- 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.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Make sure you've entered the correct SMTP relay server, port, username, and password.
- Check your DNS settings to ensure that your domain name is properly configured.
- Verify that your email client or server is configured to use the Nifty Mail SMTP relay server.
- If you're still having issues, contact Nifty Mail support for assistance.