Can't send e-mail- smtp server offline or disappeared

Hi!
I've had issues sending e-mail from my @mac address for about a week. I can send from iCloud on the web but not from iPad, iPhone or MacBook.
Sometimes the server is offline, sometimes just not there at all - the error msg gives the smtp info and says I can't connect. Connection Doctor says everything is fine.
I've tried….
- turning off iCloud on all devices and re-booting
- removing a second e-mail account
- manually changing smtp settings
Receiving mail is fine.
can anyone help??!

Hey ruthccraig1,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like there’s an issue sending emails from your iOS and Mac devices. The article linked below provides troubleshooting tips, like reconfiguring a hardware firewall, which can help you resolve the issue sending emails from your devices.
Mail (Yosemite): If you can’t send messages
Ciao,
-Jason

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