What does outgoing mail server mean on iphone

On an iPhone, the "Outgoing Mail Server" (also known as "SMTP Server" or "SMTP Relay") is the server that sends emails from your iPhone to the recipient's email server.

When you set up your email account on your iPhone, you need to enter the Outgoing Mail Server information, which is usually provided by your email provider (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.). This information includes:

  1. SMTP Server: The hostname or IP address of the outgoing mail server.
  2. SMTP Port: The port number used to connect to the outgoing mail server (usually 587 or 25).
  3. Username: Your email address or username (the same one you use to log in to your email account).
  4. Password: Your email account password.

Here's what happens when you send an email from your iPhone:

  1. Your iPhone connects to the Outgoing Mail Server using the provided SMTP Server, Port, and Authentication (Username and Password).
  2. The email is sent from your iPhone to the Outgoing Mail Server.
  3. The Outgoing Mail Server then forwards the email to the recipient's email server.
  4. The recipient's email server receives the email and delivers it to their inbox.

If you're having trouble sending emails from your iPhone, it's often due to issues with the Outgoing Mail Server settings, such as:

To troubleshoot, you can try resetting your email account settings or contacting your email provider for assistance.