How to Configure a SMTP Server

Email delivery

SMTP servers can be configured on most email clients and allow users to send emails from their computers without having to sign into a web-based email service. In order to receive emails, you will also need to configure a POP or IMAP server.

Instructions

Outlook Express

1. 

   Go to "Tools > Accounts" in Outlook Express.

2. 

   Click on "Add", then select "Mail".

3. 

   Enter your name as you want it to appear for recipients of your emails.

4. 

   Enter your email address.

5. 

   Enter the SMTP server name that you will be using.

6. 

   Go to the properties of the account you added.

7. 

   Select if your SMTP server requires authentication in the Servers tab. Fill in the authentication settings if it does.

8. 

   Select if the SMTP server requires SSL and set the port number in the Advanced tab.

Mac Mail

1. 

   Select "Preferences" in the Mail menu.

2. 

   Go to Edit Server List in the Accounts tab.

3. 

   Enter your SMTP server name.

4. 

   Select port number and authentication type. Authentication type is usually none or password.

Tips & Warnings

• The SMTP server does not have to match the POP or IMAP server for the email account. They each work independently.

• If the email address you are using is not provided by your Internet service provider the SMTP server may be blocked to prevent spam.

References

• Network Overload
• Microsoft
• Earthnet

Resources

• Mac OS X Hints