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unable to send email, receive is ok.

hanslc
hanslc

I am unable to send emails because i get an error message :"sending message failed, because connection to outgoing server (SMPT) smpt,centurylink,net timed out.

I am unable to send emails because i get an error message :"sending message failed, because connection to outgoing server (SMPT) smpt,centurylink,net timed out.

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sfhowes
sfhowes
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hanslc said
I am unable to send emails because i get an error message :"sending message failed, because connection to outgoing server (SMPT) smpt,centurylink,net timed out.

Is that a typo? You should have smtp.centurylink.net, 587, STARTTLS, normal password, email address.

https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/internet/email/how-to-set-up-your-email-server-settings-to-go-through-pop-and-smtp.html#server-settings

dirtydingusmagee50
dirtydingusmagee50

for outgoing the server address is mail.centurylink.net user name your full @myctl.net email address port 587 (STARTTLS/SSL) and make sure your using SMTP