Problem
How do I set up outbound SMTP on hMailServer?
Solution
Follow the guide below to configure hMailServer to send emails using the outMail service.
Launch the hMailServer Administrator utility.
From the lefthand menu expland the "Settings" option and go to "Settings -> Protocols -> SMTP -> Routes"
Select the "Delivery of e-mail" TAB
Set the "Remote host name" to mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com
Set the "Remote TCP/IP" to mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com
Enable the check box for "Server requires authentication"
Enter the username and password you were provided for outMail.
Click Save and then Exit.
Summary of server details
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Outgoing server |
mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com As provided in your signup email. |
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Outgoing server protocol |
SMTP |
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Outgoing server port |
25, 465, 587, 2525 or 8025 |
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Authentication Type |
Basic Authentication, SSL and TLS supported |
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Username |
As provided |
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Password |
As provided |
Uninstalling / Removing outMail
To change your outgoing SMTP server settings away from outMail simply follow the setup guide above and where asked to enter the outgoing SMTP mail server address and login credentials please use those provided to you for the service provider you are moving to.
