Problem
How to setup outbound SMTP on GroupMail?
How to setup outMail GroupMail?
Solution
Follow the guide below to configure GroupMail by www.group-mail.com to use outMail as the outgoing SMTP Server.
This article already assumes your GroupMail application is setup and able to send emails externally.
Open the GroupMail application
Click on the Tools icon
Click on the option labelled "Manage Accounts"
When the window appears highlight the account you want to use outMail with and click Modify
Another window will appear, select the Tab labelled "Delivery Options"
In the field labelled "SMTP Server" set the server to mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com
Click on the box to enable Authentication and then click on the setup button.
The Authentication Settings window will appear. Tick the box to enable SMTP Authentication (outbound)
Change the type to AUTH PLAIN
Enter the username and password we've issued to you and click ok
Changing the SMTP port
Should you need to change the outbound SMTP port from the default 25 then this can be changed in the "Account Properties" window by clicking on the Advanced button.
The "Advanced Email Settings" window will appear where you can change the SMTP Port.
Do not enable SSL connections, leave the check box unticked.
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.