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May 4th, 2009, 07:08 PM
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Thread Starter
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 SMTP Server [RESOLVED]
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
Last edited by selanec; May 5th, 2009 at 09:12 PM.
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May 4th, 2009, 07:18 PM
#2
Re: SMTP Server
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.
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May 5th, 2009, 01:39 AM
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Thread Starter
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Re: SMTP Server
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
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May 5th, 2009, 04:00 AM
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Re: SMTP Server
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.
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May 5th, 2009, 05:03 AM
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Thread Starter
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Re: SMTP Server
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!
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May 5th, 2009, 05:31 AM
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Re: SMTP Server
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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May 5th, 2009, 06:00 AM
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Re: SMTP Server
Moved To General Developer
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May 5th, 2009, 09:11 PM
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Re: SMTP Server
 Originally Posted by Hack
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
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