SMTP Virtual Server? What actually is it?

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User-1152542824 posted

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Answer 1

User-1038772411 posted

Hi, SomanyQs

Generally, SMTP server use for sending mail over server. and if you already access SMTP over iis then its ok if not, i am providing you one reference link so please visite and see all the topics you will get you answer properly

You can install hMailServer  Thiredparty software.

https://forums.iis.net/t/1175167.aspx?IIS+7+5+with+Local+Default+SMTP+virtual+Server

Thanks

Answer 2

User665608656 posted

Hi SoManyQs,

is a virtual SMTP essentially just a Relay..? or something else..?

SMTP virtual server is a default server created when you install Microsoft SMTP Service to handle basic mail delivery functions.

SMTP virtual server automatically configures default settings so that it can accept local client computer connections and process messages.

SMTP virtual server actually means that you can email directly from your computer without having to relay through other websites. But only outward.

You can also refer to these links: 

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

 https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/308161

Best Regards,

YongQing.