Outgoing mail server hostname
The outgoing mail server hostname, also known as the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server, is the hostname or IP address of the mail server that your email client uses to send emails to the internet.
The outgoing mail server hostname typically has the following format:
- For Gmail:
smtp.gmail.com
orsmtp.googlemail.com
- For Outlook.com:
smtp-mail.outlook.com
- For Yahoo!:
smtp.mail.yahoo.com
- For AOL:
smtp.aol.com
- For other email providers, the outgoing mail server hostname may vary. You can usually find this information in your email provider's settings or documentation.
When setting up your email client, you'll need to enter the outgoing mail server hostname, along with your email address and password, to enable sending emails.
Here are some common outgoing mail server hostnames:
smtp.gmail.com
(Gmail)smtp.googlemail.com
(Gmail)smtp-mail.outlook.com
(Outlook.com)smtp.mail.yahoo.com
(Yahoo!)smtp.aol.com
(AOL)smtp.office365.com
(Office 365)smtp.zoho.com
(Zoho Mail)smtp.yandex.com
(Yandex Mail)smtp.mail.ru
(Mail.ru)
Note that some email providers may require you to use a specific port number (e.g., 587 or 465) when connecting to the outgoing mail server.