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Hello,
I have tried to resolve this problem with help from Godaddy and from the local Apple store technician who came out to look at my settings etc. Tried using different ports, that didn't help. These various errors happen several times a day.
1. I'm getting this error: There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Check the settings for account “[my account name]” or try again. The server error encountered was: The connection to the server “pop.secureserver.net” on port 110 timed out.
2. Even though password is entered in my email account preferences, sometimes I get this error: Please enter the password for user “[my email address]” on SMTP server “smtpout.secureserver.net”
3. Another error: unable to access outgoing mail server.
4. Sometimes it shows an exclamation point next to the inbox on the upper left. What does this symbol mean?
5. Sometimes it shows a lightning bolt. What do these symbols mean?
Please let me know if you have any thoughts on these items. Thanks in advance!
Jonathon

Jonathon:
I am having the exact same problem. GoDaddy says I have everything right but I can't send e-mail.

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