📚 SMTP Guides

📚 References/Knowledge

Comprehensive SMTP technical documentation and implementation guides.

Ch. 1

🤝 What Is SMTP? The Handshake Explained

HELO/EHLO, MAIL FROM, RCPT TO, DATA with transcript examples

Beginner8 min read
SMTPProtocolBasics
Ch. 2

🔌 SMTP Ports 25 vs 465 vs 587

When to Use Each and Why

Beginner6 min read
PortsConfigurationNetwork
Ch. 3

🔒 STARTTLS vs Implicit TLS

How SMTP Encryption Really Works

Intermediate10 min read
SecurityEncryptionTLS
Ch. 4

🔐 SMTP Authentication Methods

LOGIN, PLAIN, CRAM-MD5, and OAuth2 with Code Samples

Advanced15 min read
AuthenticationSecurityOAuth2
Ch. 5

⚠️ SMTP Error Codes Lookup

Causes and Fixes for 421/450/451/452/534/535/550/551/552/554

Intermediate12 min read
TroubleshootingErrorsReference
Ch. 6

📧 Gmail/Google Workspace SMTP

Settings, App Passwords, and Common Errors

Beginner7 min read
GmailGoogle WorkspaceSetup
Ch. 7

🏢 Microsoft 365/Exchange Online SMTP

SMTP Auth, Connectors, and Troubleshooting

Intermediate10 min read
MicrosoftExchangeEnterprise
Ch. 8

🌐 Yahoo/Zoho/Other Providers

Verified Settings and Limitations

Beginner5 min read
YahooZohoProviders
Ch. 9

🐧 Postfix SMTP Sending Guide

Main.cf Examples, TLS, Auth, and Logs

Advanced20 min read
PostfixLinuxMail Server
Ch. 10

⚙️ Exim/cPanel SMTP Guide

Configuration, Ports, and Rate Limits

Advanced18 min read
EximcPanelHosting
Ch. 11

⏱️ Troubleshooting SMTP Timeouts

Firewall, ISP Blocks, and Port Reachability

Intermediate12 min read
TroubleshootingNetworkFirewall
Ch. 12

🔏 TLS/Certificate Problems in SMTP

Expired Certs, Name Mismatch, and Chain Issues

Advanced15 min read
TLSCertificatesSecurity
Ch. 13

🛡️ rDNS/PTR, SPF, DKIM, DMARC

How They Affect SMTP Accept/Reject Decisions

Advanced25 min read
SPFDKIMDMARCAuthentication
Ch. 14

🐌 Greylisting, Throttling, and Rate Limits

Why Your Mail Is Delayed

Intermediate8 min read
GreylistingRate LimitsDelivery
Ch. 15

📖 SMTP Glossary A–Z

Definitions + Internal Links to Guides

All Levels5 min read
ReferenceGlossaryDefinitions

📋 Policy & Legal

Privacy, security, and usage policies for SMTP testing tools.

Ch. 1

🔒 Privacy & Terms Essentials

Data Handling and User Rights

All Levels5 min read
PrivacyLegalTerms
Ch. 2

⚖️ Security & Usage Disclaimer

Responsible Use Guidelines

All Levels3 min read
SecurityDisclaimerGuidelines