Outlook smtp problem

[quik1]

Im having this "problem".
When i use my laptop with the vodacom data card i have to change the smtp settings to the vodacom setings. When back in the office using the telkom account i have to change the smtp settings to telkom`s settings in order to send emails.

Is there a way i can send emails without having to change the smtp settings everytime regardless of the connection im using?

 

[LazyLion]

Im having this "problem".
When i use my laptop with the vodacom data card i have to change the smtp settings to the vodacom setings. When back in the office using the telkom account i have to change the smtp settings to telkom`s settings in order to send emails.

Is there a way i can send emails without having to change the smtp settings everytime regardless of the connection im using?

Yes, route your e-mail through a Gmail account... and use Google's SMTP servers.
Added bonus, you get all your e-mail backed up online.

 

[quik1]

Isnt there a simpler way. I dont even know how to do that

 

[bubbatentoe]

Vodacom only allow customers with Vodacom assigned IP addresses to use their SMTP server.
and
Telkom only allow customers with Telkom assigned IP addresses to use their SMTP server.

If a SMTP server allows customers from other networks to send email then it's called "relaying".
Relaying is a huge problem on The Net.
Spammers search for and use "open relay" SMTP servers to send their rubbish.

To use Google SMTP go here: http://lifehacker.com/#!111166/how-to-use-gmail-as-your-smtp-server

 

[LazyLion]

Try this program...
http://www.softstack.com/freesmtp.html

But just in case you don't like that... here are the instructions to use Google as your SMTP server...
http://lifehacker.com/#!111166/how-to-use-gmail-as-your-smtp-server

 

[Venomous]

go to your email account setting.

select the account you wish to change.

towards the bottom right of the screen the pops out there is a more settings tab. select the tab

another screen appears. select outgoing server(s)

there is a tick box next to require password confirmation. tick the box & save. as you exit out accept any save/apply buttons.

make sure that your smtp settings are those of the ISP/domain that hosts the email.

after that your mail should send with no problem.

I'm posting from my cell now. For more detailed steps please PM me & I'll provide a clear guide when I'm at my PC tomorrow.