SMTP and IMAP Server Config Guide

SMTP and IMAP Server Configuration Guide

Introduction

Setting up SMTP and IMAP servers correctly is crucial for the seamless operation of email services. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of various SMTP and IMAP server configurations, their limitations, and best practices.

Overview

• SMTP and IMAP Server List

• Sender Email Address Configuration Limitations

• Testing Integrated SMTP Integration

• Daily Email Sending Limits

• Workflow/Email Statistics

• Common Issues with SMTP Providers

• Setting Up Specific SMTP Providers

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SMTP and IMAP Server List

For a detailed list of SMTP and IMAP servers, refer to this comprehensive list.

Sender Email Address Configuration Limitations

When using your SMTP provider, ensure the sender email you mask aligns with the email you've integrated with. If there's a mismatch or the sender's email isn't verified with your SMTP provider, delivery will fail. Learn more.

Testing Integrated SMTP Integration

To verify the SMTP integration:

1. Update the sender's email address to match the integrated SMTP email.

2. In manual conversations, set the sender email to match the SMTP integrated email. By default, it displays your login email.

Daily Email Sending Limits

SMTP providers might impose daily limits on email sending. For instance, Gmail restricts to around 100-150 emails per day when connected remotely. Learn more.

Workflow/Email Statistics

With SMTP integration, only opened and clicked stats are visible. For comprehensive statistics, consider using Mailgun or LC Email. Troubleshoot Email Stats.

Common Issues with SMTP Providers

1. Disable Email Re-Billing when modifying the default provider.

2. Test using the gmass tool with the same input.

Setting Up Specific SMTP Providers

• Google: Using Google/Gmail/GSuite as your SMTP Provider. Also, set an alias for Google SMTP.

• Yahoo: Currently, Yahoo has temporarily disabled their SMTP. No ETA on its return.

• Sendgrid: Using SendGrid As The SMTP Provider.

• Zoho: Using Zoho as your SMTP Provider.

• Amazon SES: Ensure correct server name, port 465, and use the IAM Username & Password. Refer to Amazon SES Quick Start, Managing Your Amazon SES Sending Quotas, and Moving Out of the Amazon SES Sandbox.

• Outlook / Microsoft Office 365: Authentication errors are common. Ensure SMTP Authentication is enabled. Guide to enabling SMTP. If issues persist, contact Outlook support.

Conclusion

Configuring SMTP and IMAP servers correctly is essential for efficient email communication. By following the guidelines and best practices outlined in this documentation, users can ensure a smooth and effective email operation using Gymini.