Outgoing mail server mail
The outgoing mail server, also known as the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server, is the server that sends your emails to the recipient's email server. Here's how to find the outgoing mail server settings for your email account:
For Gmail:
- SMTP Server:
smtp.gmail.com
- Port:
587
(or465
for SSL/TLS) - Username: Your Gmail address
- Password: Your Gmail password
- Authentication: Yes (use your Gmail password)
For Outlook.com (Hotmail):
- SMTP Server:
smtp-mail.outlook.com
- Port:
587
- Username: Your Outlook.com address
- Password: Your Outlook.com password
- Authentication: Yes (use your Outlook.com password)
For Yahoo Mail:
- SMTP Server:
smtp.mail.yahoo.com
- Port:
587
- Username: Your Yahoo Mail address
- Password: Your Yahoo Mail password
- Authentication: Yes (use your Yahoo Mail password)
For other email providers:
- Check your email provider's website or documentation for the outgoing mail server settings. They may be different from the ones listed above.
How to set up the outgoing mail server:
- Open your email client or app (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail).
- Go to the settings or preferences section.
- Look for the "Outgoing Mail Server" or "SMTP" settings.
- Enter the SMTP server, port, username, and password as specified above.
- Save the changes.
Note: If you're using a mobile device or a web-based email client, the outgoing mail server settings may be different. Check the device's settings or the email client's documentation for more information.