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SMTP Port – How to Check if SMTP Port 25 is Blocked

The standard port used for SMTP connections is 25. One of the most common reasons for not being able to send messages is that your Internet service provider blocks this port. This is why using an alternative SMTP port is highly recommended.

Here's how to, depending on your OS, check whether your ISP blocks port 25:

Check port 25 in Windows
Click on the Start menu button, usually located at the lower left corner of the screen. There is a tab called "Run". Click it and a new window will pop up. In the text field of this window you need to type cmd and then press the "Enter" key. Another window will open. It is the so called "MS-DOS prompt" or "command prompt". Just type the following command in the command prompt window and press "Enter":

telnet my-domain-name.com 25

Check port 25 in Mac OS

Each Mac OS is delivered with a preinstalled terminal emulator. The terminal is a tool which allows you to execute commands from the command line. Usually, the terminal is located under your Mac HD -> "Applications" directory -> Utilities sub-directory. When the window opens, you will see a command line with a flashing cursor on it so you can start typing right away. Just type the following command and press "Enter":

telnet my-domain-name.com 25

Check port 25 in Linux
Open your favorite terminal emulator and execute the following command in order to check the connection on port 25 to your website:

telnet my-domain-name.com 25

Results from the 25 port check

If the test is successful, you should receive a message similar to this one:

220-serv01.siteground # # #.com ESMTP Exim 4.63 #1 Wed, 18 Apr 2008 07:17:30 -0500
220-We do not authorize the use of this system to transport unsolicited,
220 and/or bulk e-mail.

If you get a message saying that the connection is refused we recommend that you use the alternative port for your SMTP connection.

How to configute email with your hosting using Outlook.please check it.

Step 1
On your computer, click the Start Menu and select Control Panel.

Step 2
If using Windows XP, double-click the Mail icon.

Double-click the Mail icon

If using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or above, type Mail into the search box at the top-right of the Control Panel window to quickly find the Mail icon. Then, double-click it.

Search for Mail and double-click the icon

Step 3
Click the E-mail Accounts button.

Click E-mail Accounts

Step 4
Under the E-mail tab, click the New button to add your 1&1 e-mail account.

Select E-mail > New

Step 5
Check the box for Manually configure server settings or additional server types and then click the Next button.

Check 'Manually configure' and click Next

Step 6
Select the Internet E-mail type of account and then click the Next button.

Select Internet E-mail and click Next

Step 7
Select POP3 from the Account Type drop-down box.

Select POP3

Step 8
Enter Your Name. This is the name that will appear when others receive your e-mail.
Enter your 1&1 e-mail address. (A)
Make sure that POP3 is selected from the Account Type drop-down box.
Enter pop.1and1.com as the Incoming mail server.
Enter smtp.1and1.com as the Outgoing mail server (SMTP) (B)
Enter your full 1&1 e-mail address as the User Name
Enter the e-mail account's Password.
Check the box for Remember password if you do not want to enter your password every time you check or send mail from this account. (C)
Click the More Settings

Enter the information and click More Settings

Step 9
Select the Outgoing Server tab from the top of the new window that opens.

Select Outgoing Server

Step 10
Check the box for My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication and ensure that Use same settings as my incoming mail server is selected.

Next, click the Advanced tab at the top of the window.

Check the boxes and click Advanced

Step 11
Enter port 995 as the Incoming server (POP3) port and check the box for This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL).
Enter port 587 as the Outgoing server (SMTP) port and select TLS from the Use the following type of encrypted connection drop-down box.
Click the OK button to save your changes.

Enter the information and click OK

Step 12
Now you can click the Test Account Settings button to verify that the e-mail account can send and receive mail.

Click Test Account Settings

Step 13
If the part of the test fails, go through the previous steps and double-check all of your settings in Outlook. If the test is successful, click the Close button.

Click Close

Step 14
Click the Next button.

Click Next

Step 15
Click the Finish button.

Click Finish

Step 16
You may now launch Outlook 2007 and begin writing and checking your mail!

What is the Domain Name And it's Importations?

A domain name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet. Domain names are formed by the rules and procedures of the Domain Name System (DNS). Any name registered in the DNS is a domain name.

Every domain name registered on the internet has a defined life cycle that it goes through. When you place an order for a domain with a registration service provider, it is created in the Registry of the chosen extension with the specified name. Once created in the Registry, it cannot be ordered by anyone else globally until it is deleted from Registry.

The domains which are already registered get listed on “WHOIS” Servers which helps anyone to check the domain’s Creation Date, Expiry Date, Last Updated Date and Current Status.

www.who.is

If the domain name is registered and has not reached its Expiry Date then the status will show up as Active. If the domain is past its Expiry Date but not yet renewed then it may show following statuses depending upon how many days are past expiry date.

Status – Expired:

Each extension has a predefined grace period after expiry date during which it will not work until renewed but can be renewed at regular costs without the risk of getting registered by someone else. For example this period is of 40 days in case of .COM domains.

Status – Redemption:

After grace period, the domain will enter into a Redemption Period of about 30 days during which period again the domain cannot be taken by someone else but can be renewed by owner at almost 8-10 times the original renew cost because of charges levied by the registry.

Status – Pending Delete:

If the domain is still not renewed during grace period or redemption period, it will then move to deletion period during which it cannot be renewed/registered by anyone. After 5 days it will get deleted from the Registry and will be available in open market for new registration by anyone.

There are also some more statuses.

Status – Transfer Prohibited:

This means there is currently a lock on the domain by owner/registrar/registry and cannot be transferred away to another service provider until lock is removed.