One of the many, "Can't Send" using Mail

Have been a Windows user for 15 years and made the switch to Mac. Everything has been good except using Mail, which has been a horrible experience, 4 hours worth. I configured Mail as my email provider (Go Daddy) advised but did not work. Using authentication for SMTP, and one of three ports (80, 110, and 3535). ISP is Comcast. Have also configured Mail using Comcast configuration. Any help is appreciated. Thanks,

LWS
Welcome to the Apple user discussion forums
You should be able to send via smtp.comcast.net:"your username" - in advanced set use SSL and your username and password
This will only work when you are on your Comcast connection
LN

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