POP3 Authenticated SMTP

Our POP3 Authenticated SMTP feature is included with all web accounts.

This feature will allow you to use the server your account is on for outgoing mail (SMTP) simply by checking your POP3 mailbox before sending mail.

By checking your email using POP3 you enable the SMTP server for outgoing mail from your IP address for the next several hours.

Why do I need this feature?

Many of you have asked for a SMTP gateway you could use for outgoing mail because your dialup ISP either doesn't offer one or restricts the outgoing email addresses to be from their domain name only.

Why do ISPs restrict access to their SMTP mail servers?

ISPs restrict access because spammers scan the net looking for open mail servers. When they find one they send millions of emails through it. By implementing the POP3 Authenticated SMTP feature we can allow you access to the SMTP server which is already on the web server your account is on without the risk of it getting coopted by a spammer.

What SMTP mail server do I use?

You use the name of the server your account is on.

Do I need to check my POP3 mailbox before I send each piece of email?

No, simply check your email with POP3 once to enable the SMTP server for your IP address for several hours.

For email configuration questions visit the Frequently Asked Questions section about Email.

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