SMTP Server [RESOLVED]

[selanec]

Hi Guys,

I'm trying to start a new bulk email campaign but my ISP told me that i can't use their SMTP server for sending mass emails.


Well, what are my options?



May i set up a virtual SMTP server on the local machine (WinXP SP3) and send the email programatically and using the local relay?

If so then is there any limitations that i should be aware of?

Btw, if i set up virtual server (SMTP) would i still use my ISP's smtp server indirectly or it has nothing to do with them ?




Thanks

[Pradeep1210]

You can setup your own SMTP server, without using your ISP's email server directly or indirectly.
But be aware that many email servers filter emails from such smtp as junk and some block them all together.
Moreover those who accept the emails may also blacklist you and block your emails if you mass mail them.

[selanec]

i see. ok what if i host a domain on my computer with static ip? will that help so the email messages go to the inbox instead junk? thanks

[Pradeep1210]

It depends on the recipient email junk filter software. If the recipient junk email filter software determines that it is a junk, it will go to junk mail folder (unless the recipient has explicitly added you to his safe list). Most of the professional email services now a days (like yahoo, hotmail, gmail) have strong email filters and I doubt you could get past thru them, without explicit user permissions.

[selanec]

What do you think about the MX records (DNS matter) ? May i use any free DNS for this?

I've also read that i should get my IP to ISP whitelist's ... but how it's possible?

Thanks!

[Pradeep1210]

That might work, but I'm not sure. You may give it a try atleast as it is free.

You would need to get your IP to your ISP's whitelist only if he is blocking your emails, otherwise I think that is not required. Though I'm not very sure about this too and someone else might shed some light on this.

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[selanec]

Moved To General Developer

and what's the difference? it seems you don't have a forum for this question. ok i have resolved it anyway. thanks