How to get SMTP Details for different mail servers?

How to get SMTP Details for different mail servers?

Overview

To get the SMTP details for your Business Mail account it is advisable to reach out to your Mail service provider Support Team and get all the relevant information from them such as Host Name, Port No. , Username and Password as well as they can guide on the steps if Enabling SMTP authentication is required.
But you can follow these steps as well to the SMTP Details from some well knows Mail Service Provider Platforms
  1. Microsoft Office 365
  2. Gmail
  3. GSuite (Alert: might be outdated)
  4. Godaddy
  5. BigRock
  6. Yahoo Mail

Microsoft Office 365

Enable Less Secure Apps:
Sign in to your Microsoft 365 account (https://account.microsoft.com/account/manage-my-account).
  1. Go to Security settings (the shield icon).
  2. Under My apps & devices, select Manage risk.
  3. Click Switch to the classic view. (This option might be hidden under "Show more")
  4. Under Less secure app access, turn on Allow less secure apps. (Note: This might affect security, so only enable it if necessary and consider turning it off later)
Generate App Password:
  1. Go back to Security settings and click on App passwords.
  2. Select the application you'll be using (e.g., "Outlook").
  3. Choose Other and give it a recognizable name (e.g., "Your Email Client").
  4. Click Create and Copy the generated password.
Configure Email Client:
Enter the following details:
SMTP Server: smtp.office365.com
Port: 465 or 587
Username: Your full Microsoft 365 email address (e.g., [xyz@microsoft.com])
Password: The app password you generated
Authentication: Login
Please Note: SMTP won't work for a Microsoft office365  plan which uses a shared mailbox. You need a standalone mailbox to enable the SMTP as well as disable the MFA for Office 365's Tenancy (it is enabled by default)

Gmail

To find your SMTP details for your Gmail account using an app-specific password, you can follow these steps:
  1. Log in to your Google account on your computer.
  2. Go to Security section and enable 2 step authentication and then click on it(refer screenshot below)
  3. Scroll down and click on App Passwords
  4. Give it a name such as SMTP Gmail and click on Create
  5. Then the password will appear something like this (refer screenshot below), Please Note: this password won't be displayed again so keep it safely stored somewhere
  6. Now this is the password which you will enter for your SMTP.
Now the GMAIL SMTP Details are:
  1. Port name - smtp.gmail.com
  2. Port number - 587 (for SSL) or 465 (for TLS)
  3. Username - your gmail account username
  4. password - the app specific password you just generated
  5. Authentication method - login
Then you can go ahead and add these details in your Vacation labs account.

Google Suite (Alert: process might have changed now)

To get SMTP details for a paid G Suite account using an app-specific password, you can follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your G Suite account on your computer.
  2. Click on the App Launcher icon in the top right corner and select "Gmail" from the list of apps.
  3. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "Settings."
  4. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  5. In the "Send mail as" section, locate the email address for which you want to find the SMTP details and click on the "Edit info" link next to it.
  6. In the "Edit info" section, click on the "Next Step" button.
  7. Select the option "Send through SMTP servers" and enter "smtp.gmail.com" in the "SMTP Server" field.
  8. Enter "465" in the "Port" field.
  9. Select the "Secured connection using SSL" option.
  10. Enter your G Suite email address in the "Username" field.
  11. Generate an app-specific password by following the instructions on this page: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833
  12. Enter the app-specific password in the "Password" field.
  13. Click on the "Add Account" button.

The SMTP details should now be configured for your G Suite account using an app-specific password. Make sure to note down these details as you will need them to configure your email client or application to send emails using your G Suite account.

GoDaddy

Option 1: Using the GoDaddy Website
Sign in to your GoDaddy account and access your Email & Office Dashboard.
Click on the specific email address you want to configure for sending emails.
Locate the Email Settings section. You should find details including:
SMTP Server: smtpout.secureserver.net
Port: 465 or 587 (SSL/TLS)
Username: Your full GoDaddy email address (e.g., [email address removed])
Password: Your GoDaddy email account password

Option 2: GoDaddy Help Resources
If you encounter any difficulties, refer to GoDaddy's help documentation for specific instructions and screenshots:

Additional Notes:

Ensure SMTP Authentication is enabled for your email account. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring your email password during the sending process. You can usually enable it within your GoDaddy Workspace Email settings.
Some email clients might ask for additional information like SSL/TLS requirement (which is enabled on port 465).
By following these steps and using the provided resources, you should be able to retrieve your GoDaddy SMTP details and configure your email client for sending emails.

BigRock

To get SMTP details for BigRock, you can follow these steps:
  1. Log in to your BigRock account.
  2. Go to the Email Accounts section.
  3. Click on the email address for which you want to find the SMTP details.
  4. Click on the "Configure Email Client" option.
  5. On the next page, you will see the SMTP details for your email account.
  6. Make note of the SMTP server name, port number, and your email account's username and password.
  7. If you're using SSL, make sure to enable SSL and use the appropriate port number.

The SMTP details should include the SMTP server name, port number, and authentication details (usually username and password). Make sure to note down these details as you will need them to configure your email client or application to send emails using your BigRock email account.

Yahoo Mail

Yahoo Mail recently increased security measures, and using your regular Yahoo Mail password for SMTP authentication is no longer recommended. Instead, you'll need to generate a special app password specifically for using with an email client or application.

Access Yahoo Account Info:

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo Mail account.
  2. Click on your profile picture or name in the top right corner.
  3. Select "Account Info" from the menu.
  4. Enable Less Secure Apps (if necessary)

Yahoo recommends using more secure methods, but if your email client requires it, navigate to "Security & privacy" within "Account Info."
Under "Less secure app access," turn on "Allow less secure apps" (Use with caution and only if strictly necessary). Consider turning it off later for improved security.

Generate App Password:
  1. Within "Account Info," locate "Account security."
  2. Click on "App passwords."
  3. Select the application you'll be using the Yahoo Mail account with (e.g., "Outlook"). You might need to choose "Other" if your specific client isn't listed.
  4. Give the app password a recognizable name (e.g., "Your Email Client").
  5. Click "Generate." A 16-character password will be displayed. Copy this password, as you'll need it for the next step.
Now you have the required SMTP details:

SMTP Server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com
Port:465 (with SSL encryption) -or 587 (with TLS encryption)
Username: Your full Yahoo Mail address (e.g., [partha@yahoomail.com])
Password: The app password you generated in step 3 (not your regular Yahoo Mail password).




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