SMTP Servers are important for you to understand however, if you’re just dipping your toe into the ‘emails and autoresponder’ world, it might get a little overwhelming. 

But wait, do not worry - we are here for you! 

This guide will give you a complete overview and understanding of SMTP Server, and its importance. 

Now, let’s get started… 

What is SMTP Server? 

SMTP is a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol whose primary purpose is to send, receive, and/or relay outgoing mail between email senders and receivers. 

An SMTP Server is generally formatted as smtp.serveraddress.com and has an address (or addresses) that can be set by the mail client or application that you are using. 

Gmail’s SMTP server address is smtp.gmail.com for example, and Mailgun’s is smtp.mailgun.com. 

It is an SMTP server that processes your email when sent and decides which server to send the message to, and relays the message to that server. The recipient’s inbox service provider, then downloads the message and places it in the recipient’s inbox.

It is an application that is constantly running in anticipation of sending new mail.

What is the importance of SMTP Server? 

It is not possible for an email to get delivered without an SMTP. An email wouldn’t make it to its destination without SMTP Server. 

Once you click on the ‘Send’ button - SMTP server is able to process everything in the background and pass on the message to the recipient’s email inbox

Also, SMTP Server acts as the first safeguard in protecting your inbox from illegitimate email as it verifies that the outgoing email is from an active legitimate account. 

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