What is the hostname for outgoing mail server

The hostname for an outgoing mail server, also known as a Mail Transfer Agent (MTA), depends on the specific mail server and the type of mail service you are using. Here are some common examples:

  1. SMTP Server: The hostname for an SMTP server is usually the domain name of the mail server, followed by a dot (.) and then "smtp". For example:
    • mail.example.com (e.g., Gmail's SMTP server is smtp.gmail.com)
    • smtp.example.net (e.g., Outlook's SMTP server is smtp.office365.com)
  2. Mail Server: The hostname for a mail server can be the same as the SMTP server, or it can be a different hostname. For example:
    • mail.example.com (e.g., Zoho's mail server is mail.zoho.com)
    • mx.example.net (e.g., Yahoo's mail server is mx.yahoodns.net)
  3. MX Record: The hostname for an MX record is usually the domain name of the mail server, followed by a dot (.) and then "mx". For example:
    • mx.example.com (e.g., Google's MX record is mx.google.com)
    • mx.example.net (e.g., Microsoft's MX record is mx.outlook.com)

When setting up an email client or server, you may need to specify the hostname for the outgoing mail server. This information is usually provided by your email provider or can be found in the documentation for your specific mail service.

Here are some examples of common outgoing mail server hostnames:

Remember to replace example.com with your actual domain name or email provider's domain name.