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Prolateral offers primary and backup domain (DNS) services, with servers in key geographic locations providing the best service possible.

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"

hmailserver Menu settings->protocols->smtp routes

Select the "Delivery of e-mail" TAB

Scroll down to the "SMTP Relayer" section

hmailserver settings protocols smtp routes

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.

 

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Summary of server details

Outgoing server

mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com

As provided in your signup email.

Outgoing server protocol

SMTP

Outgoing server port

25, 465, 587, 2525 or 8025

Authentication Type

Basic Authentication, SSL and TLS supported

Username

As provided

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.

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