Outgoing Mail Server

Incoming and Outgoing Email are two independent systems. Usually both work through the same mail server, but not always.

Incoming mail is easy. It takes just three settings: the POP mail server, username (usually your email address), and email password. Incoming mail works anywhere. As long as you are on the Internet you can get your mail.

Outgoing mail is harder. It is dependent upon the Internet Connection you are using. If you change networks (travel with a laptop for example) you won't be able to send. This is why:

1. All Service Providers are fearful of outgoing mail. That is because spammers use ANY open mail server to send their junk. Spammers would rather use someone else's mail server so they don't get black listed. For that reason it is intentionally HARD to send outgoing mail.

2. All Internet Connection services (Dial Up, DSL, or Cable Modem) come with an outgoing Mail Server. It is part of the service. You should know what it is and use it. Call your Service Provider (Comcast, ATT, etc.) and ask them what your SMTP Server is. Then put that Server name in as your outgoing (SMTP) mail server.

3. If you move, pick up your laptop and use another WAN for example, your ISP's mail server will NOT work. The Outgoing settings are not recognized outside your ISP's network (you are treated as a spammer attempting to spam through their network). When you travel use Web Mail. Web Mail is the only reliable way send mail while on the road.

It pays to know about Outgoing Mail. Use your Internet provider's Outgoing Mail Server at your home or office. Use Web Mail when you are away. Work according to these few basic principles and your mail will work anywhere.