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Installing SMTP and POP3 IMAP servers

Outbound E-mail requires an SMTP server and a POP3 or IMAP server. If your Audience Manager setup already uses confirmation e-mails, you will already have set up an SMTP server.

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Installing your SMTP server

Outbound E-mail requires an SMTP server for sending out e-mails. For installation instructions, see the third-party documentation for the specific server vendor. The Mailer service needs an SMTP connection to the SMTP server (TCP 25). You configure outgoing mail in the OutboundEmail.xml file.

Install your POP3 or IMAP server

Outbound E-mail requires POP3 or Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) server for receiving bounced messages and other e-mails Outbound E-mail failed to deliver. For installation instructions, see the third-party documentation for the specific server vendor. The Bounce Processor service needs POP3 connection to the POP3 server (TCP 110). You configure bounce processing in the OutboundEmail.xml.