Smtp mail.outlook.com
smtp.mail.outlook.com
is the SMTP server for Outlook.com, a free email service provided by Microsoft. Here are some key details about using this SMTP server:
SMTP Settings:
- Server:
smtp.mail.outlook.com
- Port: 587 (or 25, but 587 is recommended)
- Encryption: TLS (Transport Layer Security)
- Authentication: Required (using your Outlook.com email address and password)
Sending Email:
To send email using smtp.mail.outlook.com
, you'll need to configure your email client or application to use these settings. Here are some general steps:
- Open your email client or application (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or a programming library like Python's
smtplib
). - Go to the settings or preferences section and look for the "SMTP" or "Outgoing Mail" settings.
- Enter
smtp.mail.outlook.com
as the SMTP server. - Set the port to 587 (or 25, but 587 is recommended).
- Choose TLS as the encryption method.
- Enter your Outlook.com email address and password to authenticate.
- Save your changes and try sending an email.
Notes:
- Make sure your email client or application is configured to use the correct authentication method (e.g., username and password, or OAuth).
- If you're using a third-party email client or application, you may need to enable "Less Secure Apps" in your Outlook.com account settings to allow access.
- Be aware that
smtp.mail.outlook.com
may have usage limits or restrictions, so be sure to review the Outlook.com terms of service and usage guidelines.