My outgoing mail server auto defaults to port 465 but auto detect settings box is not checked

Hi Guys,
Hope someone can help.
I am having problems sending emails as my provider does not support port 465 as an outgoing mail server port, only 587 and 25. Despite not having 'auto detect settings' box checked in mac mail my port defaults to 465 whatever I put in there.
I am running 10.10.1 and the latest version of mac mail.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers
Adrian

Hello,
I figured out my problem. I had somehow changed the "user name" in the outgoing server. (edit server list > Advanced tab > user name). When I corrected the user name, so that it exactly matches the user name for the "Incoming mail server" the outgoing server is back online!
Of course, I still have the problem of having to enter my keyword password repeatedly, but that is in a different thread . . .
Lincoln

Similar Messages

Os x snow leopard server mail server auto detection

Hi All,
I have a Mac Mini Server on 10.6.8 running many services.
One of which is Mail. When I setup a email account in the mail app for a client, it doesn't auto detect the mail server. Is there a way to set this up?
Thanks.

There are ways of configuring auto-discovery within email, but it's hardly trivial.
Essentially, the mail client will query a web server for a configuration file for the current user. The server needs to return an XML file that contains all the configuration data that the email client uses.
This is all largely based off autodiscover that Microsoft built into Outlook, and has become a pseudo-standard.
It's well documented on the net if you want to set this up for your users. This article is based around Outlook, but the same principle applies.

Can't send photo's in iPhoto by e-mail... I do not see an outgoing mail server show up when I enter my account info...

I have deleted and re-entered my info at least 4 times.. I briefly see "outgoing mail server" show up and disappear and it won't send "you are not connected to the internet" error comes up... help!!!!

Change the email client in iPhoto's General preference pane to Mail and try to email those photos again.
OT

Why has mail suddenly started saying that my outgoing mail server is offline?

Why has mail suddenly started saying that my outgoing mail server is offline?
I can receive mail from my ISP using Apple Mail but as of this morning I can't send via my ISP.
When I check Mail preferences, they say that my ISP's outgoing mail server is "offline".
I haven't changed any settings, so what's gone wrong? I need a fix. At the moment I'm having to use Gmail.

If your email is hosted by Google then there are several known issues with Apple Mail under Mavericks accessing Gmail. Using a web browser is a good backup. In Apple Mail you can goto the menubar, choose Mailbox and choose take all accounts offline. Then bring them back online. Worst case you may need to delete and readd the account (usually if something was setup wrong) Menu bar - Mail > Accounts.
If you have turned on 2 step Google Authentication then you'll need to issue a specific email password for Apple Mail to use to bypass authentication. Google the steps.
Best of luck in getting your mail server online. Hopefully you can specify multiple servers in settings.

My outgoing mail server smtp remains offline. I have tried using different port but did not work. What else can I try?

My outgoing mail server smtp remains offline. I have tried using different port but did not work. What else can I try?

OS X Mail: Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages

HT201320 What is incoming and outgoing mail server and server port number

What is incoming and outgoing mail server and server port number

See applenerd504 previous reply:
These specifications that allow you to send and receive messages on your iPhone. If you are using iCloud Mail, Gmail, or another service listed in the selector in settings, they should be automatically configured. If not, you may need to look up certain numbers for your email service.
Putting it in slightly different terms:
If you are using a web-mail system like gmail (with a gmail email address) all the mail sending, receiving and management is done on Google servers. In these cases you will only need to have a working internet connection to be able to log in to the service to access its data.
Supplying mail sever names and port numbers should only be needed if you are using a traditional (non-web) email account where you are accessing the mail servers directly. This would be typical for a email account set up by someone like your ISP (Internet Service Provider), in these cases you will have to ask them for the appropriate settings.

Should outgoing mail server default to .mac?

I cannot find setting to have .mac as default mail server.
Powerbook G4 512ram 1.67ghtz Mac OS X (10.4.3)

The default sending account for a new message and the outgoing mail server used with an account are different things.
Tiger Mail includes a default account selection for send new mail from.
Go to Mail > Preferences > Composing and under Addressing, you can select a default account for "Send new mail from".

Mail (outgoing mail server) defaults to an old incorrect entry.

Where are the mail (outgoing mail server) settings stored?
FOLLOW THIS THREAD: mail 2.1; preferences; accounts; Account information; Outgoing mail Server (SMTP); open this window and go to edit server list; highlight and delete all entries; then go back to account information; and select; server settings. This will open into a new window where you may type in the Outgoing mail server.
The outgoing mail server then in use. defaults into a previously incorrect outgoing mail server.
Where are these outgoing mail server settings stored and how do I delete them?

Melvin,
There is a way to purge all Mail Preferences, and start over, but I am wondering if you have any messages stuck in the Outbox, and those may reference previously entered SMTP? Do you have any messages awaiting sending, or have you only tried with newly composed messages, after the change in SMTP entries?
Ernie

Changing default outgoing mail server

I have been on online chat with my ISP trying to set up my email account. I want to use "Mail" v 1.3.11. I have sent a test email to my self. I have no problem. When i send out that same test message to other people like 8 people. I get the delivery failure message. how can change the defult settings. When i click the outgoing mail server it is different than what is listed in account settings under preferences.
it ask to either "edit message" or change server if desired. well when i click on that tab there are no other choices. i believe i want to change from "smtpauth. to mail.nw. I just started this mail program so i dont have much time invested yet. But i want to get it going on . I have been Lycos acct for some time and I want to use my Mail that came wtih my Mac. so restarting mail for the first time wouldnot be abig deal. So how Do i do that if it is necessary.
ed
mini mac Mac OS X (10.3.9)
mini mac Mac OS X (10.3.9)

I get the"message delivery failed."
the server "mail.nw.centurytel.net" did not recognize the folling recipients:"
then it list the people that did nto get the message.
"the server response was: 5.1.1 '<johndoe_isp.net>... User unknown
"You can try to send using a different server. All messages will use this server until you quit or change your network settings."
Here is where I think the problems lies.
"send message using: ' smtpauth.centurytel.net' "
I want to change that setting in the dialog box but it does not havr any other choices for me.
Then at the bottom of the box there are choices
"?" "edit message" "use selected server" "try again later"

How do I fix my iPod touch's problem with hotmail outgoing mail server?

I have just received a new replacement iPod touch 8Gb.
On my old model I used the house wifi network to connect to HOTMAIL in the mail app it would set the account up immediately and work perfectly.
This time, when I tried to set the account up I had a long delay while it verified account details. Then after opting to set up account without using SSL an account was generated with an error message to say I may not be able to send or receive mail.
Incoming mail is OK, outgoing is not working.
The error message told me that I needed to configure my outgoing mail server.
My default outgoing server is set to smtp.live.com and works on port 587.
I have an additional server set to 'on', which is also smtp.live.com working on port 465, which was set up when I tried to alter the port number on the default server. Still no outgoing mail.
Any suggestions?

Followed your instructions and again, account verification failed using SSL.
I chose to create without SSL and got the following message:
'The SMTP server 'smtp.live.com' is not responding'. I accepted the details,
the email Inbox populated, and everything looks normal.
Same error is occuring:
'Connection to outgoing server 'smtp.live.com' failed. Additional outgoing mail servers can be configured in settings>mail,contacts and calendars'
The settings are as follows:
Incoming mail server
Host Name: pop3.live.com
username: is correct
password: is correct
Outgoing SMTP:
Primary server
host name: smtp.live.com
username: is correct
password: is correct (has been re-entered just in case)
Use SSL: OFF
Authentication: password
server port 587
I have duplicate SMTP servers listed under 'Other SMTP servers' with exactly the same details as above so it seems as if the iPod is retaining some settings even after I delete account.
Also, I wonder if there is anything I need to get the network administrator to do, because he did ask for the Wi-Fi address of my previous iPod touch could it just be a case of allowing it as a specific device on our network?

Mail Intermittent Outgoing Mail Server

I have had issues with mac mail and my imap email account since upgrading to maverick's. My incoming mail is fine, but randomly when sending an emailI get this message:
The server “avery.zephyrstudio.com” cannot be contacted on the default ports.
Select a different outgoing mail server from the list below or click Try Later to leave the message in your Outbox until it can be sent.
So these emails then sit in my outbox. Sometimes I quit mail, relaunch and all the messages in the outbox all fly out at once. Sometimes that does not fix it and I either reboot, or quit/launch again until they send.
Any idea what the issue is? I can send email using squirrel mail, and on my iphone when mac mail is doing this, so it appears to be a maverick's mac mail issue.
Thanks

Hi masonavery,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this. Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
OS X Mail: Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3276
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy

How do you turn your outgoing mail server to online vs offline?

How do you turn your outgoing mail server to online vs offline

I had this problem too but I fixed it today. I have been unable to send emails with two of my 4 accounts.
Go to the mail menu preferences.
Click on account in question.
Select the outgoing SMTP mail server (the one offline), this has a drop down list, click on the edit server list.
Click on the advanced button.
Make sure use default port is checked.
Make sure SSL is unchecked (unless your provider requires it, mine does not work with it checked).
Have authentication set to password.
User name should be your email address for that account.
Make sure correct password is entered (for some strange reason my password box was blank on this account).
Push the ok button.
For me the SSL box was checked and the password was missing. This is strange to me considering I have unchecked the SSL Box on the mail preference advance page. Also, I went through the complete set up account when I first created the account, why was my outgoing server password box empty?
I hope this helps.
Here is a link to some visual aids with the steps from my ISP
http://support.knology.net/content/smtpauth/smtpredirect.cfm

TS4002 Outgoing mail server is offline

Two out of three icloud accounts show the outgoing server offline. Any suggestions?

Same here: I keep on getting the same message from Apple Mail, only for 1 of the 3 accounts set. The only way to send emails from that account is by using the web interface.
This is the error I get:
Connections to the server “p06-smtp.mail.me.com” on the default ports timed out.
Select a different outgoing mail server from the list below or click Try Later to leave the message in your Outbox until it can be sent.

Godaddy mail, outgoing mail server

I accidentally deleted my e-mail accounts. I was able to add back in my roadrunner accounts but I am having problems setting up my e-mail address for godaddy. I have the outgoing mail sever set as: smtpout.secureserver.net:[email protected] but I get an error message saying that the server cannot be contacted on the default port. Select a difereing outgoing mail server. Any suggestsions?

Your way is the way the Apple store set up the account when I bought the domain. But in any event, I've given up using the Godaddy account for email purposes. I still wonder if what I was told is true - that you have to pay extra to be able to get mail because I thhink it's a shame to get a Godaddy account only to be able send mail, not receive mail. In any event, I set up an alias account under the mobile me account and plan to use this since I don't have to pay an extra fee. Please feel free to correct me if my impressions about having to pay extra to get mail is wrong. I tried to dig through Godaddy's web site and can't find anything about it.

Outgoing mail server setup

Hello everyone,
I am having problems with setting up the e-mail response.
How do you authenticate the smtp server from FCS?
In the outgoing mail server, I put "smtp.broadband.myISPprovider.com" - string I got from them. There is nowhere in FCS to put user name and password for authentication.
The e-mail response does not even show in the "View All jobs" window like every other response.
I tried every flavor of the string, including the port :587 , my e-mail address and such with no luck.
What am I missing?
If anyone could help, please.
Thanks
Radek

Thanks Simon,
I've just spoken to Apple and sure enough, the outgoing mail needs to go through an open relay server for it to work. Well..., open relay servers are getting blacklisted by most ISPs because of all the spam. I also spoke to my ISP and they do not offer any open relay so I'm stuck. I don't want to leave our system vulnerable by going through some shady open mail server. Apple needs to figure out how to make the authentication possible from FCS.
Thanks again
Radek

My outgoing mail server auto defaults to port 465 but auto detect settings box is not checked

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for