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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 to setup outbound SMTP on a iPad?
How to setup outMail on a iPad?
How to setup outbound SMTP on a iPad using an alternative port?

Solution

Follow the guide below to configure a Apple iPad to use outMail as the outgoing SMTP Server.

This article already assumes your iPad is connected to your network and is data enabled.

Choose the "Settings" option and then select the option "Mail, Contacts, Calendars"

Apple iPad - Desktop

Select your email account (in our example we are using This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as the email account)

Apple iPad - Mail, Contacts, Calendars

Select the "Outgoing Mail Server" option

Apple iPad - Mail Settings

Select "Add Server..."

Apple iPad - Add SMTP Server

Enter the hostname, username and password we've issued to you.

Apple iPad - Add SMTP Server Details

The iPad will then verify the details entered and return you to the SMTP details screen

Apple iPad - Mail Settings

Select the primary Server and move the slider to off and then click Done

Apple iPad - Turn off primary SMTP server

Select the other SMTP Server you have just added (mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com)

Apple iPad - Mail Settings

Ensure the username is correct and change the TCPIP port if you need to.

Change the option "Use SSL" to off and click done.

Apple iPad - Outmail Mail Settings

 

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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