The Developer Server SMTP Service

You can use the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) service to send e-mail across local networks or Internet connections. With your virtual SMTP service (or "virtual mail service"), you can use e-mail as a very useful business tool. Providing e-mail access to your customers enables them to communicate with your company instantly and without incurring long-distance phone charges. Your company has the power to answer your most urgent e-mail messages first. By doing so, you foster relationships with both your existing and potential customers.

Your virtual mail service enables you to have e-mail addresses and aliases (simple mailing lists) linked to your own domain. Your address would be sales@yourcompany.com and not an extension of your local access provider's domain name. The virtual mail service can do the following with incoming mail:

• Forwards mail to your personal e-mail account with your local access provider.
• Forwards and stores mail in an existing POP account on your Developer Server.

With unlimited e-mail aliases, you can assign an e-mail address for customer support, marketing, or your mother, all at no extra cost. Aliases forward incoming mail to each address residing on your Developer Server or on remote accounts established with your local access provider.

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