Re: emails & email servers

On 23/07/2010 11:19, Clive_S wrote:
> When connected to my ISP at home but when I am not connected to my
> home broadband, have to use webmail. I can download webmail emails
> into my MS Exchange BUT cannot send emails.
>
> What sort of eMail or ISP account do I need to set-up in order to send
> & receive email while connected or not connected to my home ISP -
> travelling abroad, etc??

Most likely you're trying to use your ISP's SMTP smarthost for sending
your emails - typically this will not be allowed unless you're directly
connected to your ISP's network (which is why it works when you're on
your home broadband connection)

You'll need an SMTP server which can be accessed from anywhere. If you
register your domain with Google Apps, you can use their secure SMTP
service from anywhere. It's free for the standard edition.

Other than that there are other services who will offer secure
authenticated SMTP relaying - authsmtp (www.authsmtp.com) is one, but
they're not free.

--
Chris.

Clive_S <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Hi chris,
>
> Thanks for the email.
>
> I meant MS Outlook NOT MS Exchange!!
>
> Do I need to contact an ISP and get an alternative protocol to SMTP??
> In order to be able to send emails while connected to another ISP.

No, you need to ask them how you can use their SMTP servers while
connected to another ISP.

Common solutions:
- smtp authentication (username/password)
- POP-before-SMTP

You need to know what they support, if anything.