How
to Specify Outgoing Mail Server Authentication
Situation:
When attempting to send mail, Mail Server responds relay denied.
Cause:
Security measures to keep non-authorized mail server users (SPAMMERS)
from sending email from our mail server.
In OUTLOOK or OUTLOOK EXPRESS click
on TOOLS, slide down to ACCOUNTS and click.
The INTERNET ACCOUNTS manager will appear.
Ensure that the account you want to modify is highlighted
(You can do so by clicking on the desired account once with the primary
mouse button).
Click on the PROPERTIES button on the right-hand side. The ACCOUNT
PROPERTIES dialog box will appear.
At the top, click on the SERVERS tab.
Towards the bottom you will see the section OUTGOING
MAIL SERVER. Put a check in the MY SERVER REQUIRES AUTHENTICATION
box by clicking on the box next to it. Click the APPLY button.
Next, click on the SETTINGS button.
Click the radio button (dot) next to LOG ON USING.
In the ACCOUNT NAME field type in your email address.
In the PASSWORD field enter your email password. Ensure the REMEMBER
PASSWORD box is checked. Click the OK button.
Click the APPLY button.
Finally, click the CLOSE button.
If you entered the correct username (complete email address) and
password, you should now be able to send email without receiving
the RELAYING DENIED ERROR MESSAGE.
Thank you. Happy emailing.