HELP! my mail account can't send emails since yesterday!!!

I haven't changed any settings, but all at sudden all my devices can't send mail.
Web-based iCloud service works well.
Any ideas?

Check your Outgoing server settings and make sure all the fields are entered even when it says Optional.
Note: your Username is the full e-mail address.
If you're not sure, check your e-mail provider website for the settings.
Message was edited by: ckuan

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