Outgoing mail smtp server

The outgoing mail SMTP server!

The outgoing mail SMTP server, also known as the Mail Submission Agent (MSA), is the server that sends emails from your email client or application to the recipient's email server. Here's a breakdown of the process:

1. Email client or application: You compose an email using an email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or a web-based email service like Gmail.
2. SMTP client: The email client uses the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to connect to the outgoing mail SMTP server. The SMTP client is usually built into the email client or application.
3. Outgoing mail SMTP server: The SMTP client sends the email to the outgoing mail SMTP server, which is usually provided by your internet service provider (ISP), email service provider (ESP), or organization.
4. Authentication: The SMTP client authenticates with the outgoing mail SMTP server using a username and password, or other authentication methods like OAuth or API keys.
5. Email transmission: The SMTP client sends the email to the outgoing mail SMTP server, which then forwards it to the recipient's email server.
6. Recipient's email server: The recipient's email server receives the email and stores it in the recipient's mailbox.

Common outgoing mail SMTP servers:

• Gmail: smtp.gmail.com (port 587)
• Outlook.com: smtp-mail.outlook.com (port 587)
• Yahoo Mail: smtp.mail.yahoo.com (port 587)
• AOL Mail: smtp.aol.com (port 587)
• Your ISP's SMTP server (e.g., Comcast: smtp.comcast.net, AT&T: smtp.att.net)

When setting up your email client or application to use an outgoing mail SMTP server, you'll typically need to provide the following information:

• SMTP server address
• Port number (usually 587 or 25)
• Username (your email address or a specific username)
• Password (your email password or a specific password)

Remember to check with your email provider or ISP for specific settings and requirements for their outgoing mail SMTP server.