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    • List of supported ciphers by our SMTP servers
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    • How to Set Up Split Delivery with Google Workspace and ImprovMX
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    • How to Download an Email from your ImprovMX Logs
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    • Understanding the Strict MX Verification Setting in ImprovMX
  • ImprovMX SMTP How Tos
    • How to use ImprovMX SMTP with Gmail
    • How to use ImprovMX SMTP with Thunderbird
    • ImprovMX SMTP Settings
    • Can I use ImprovMX SMTP with Microsoft Outlook?
    • Can I use ImprovMX SMTP with Apple Mail?
  • Glossary of Email Terms
    • SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
    • IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
    • POP3 (Post Office Protocol v3)
  • Optimizing your setup
    • Make your emails stand out with your logo in Gmail
    • How to sign up for a free Google Workspace Essentials Starter account & link it with ImprovMX
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ImprovMX SMTP How Tos

How to use ImprovMX SMTP with various email clients and services.

Articles in this collection

  • How to use ImprovMX SMTP with Gmail

    Follow these steps to start using ImprovMX SMTP with the Gmail web client.

  • How to use ImprovMX SMTP with Thunderbird

    Follow these steps to start using ImprovMX SMTP with Thunderbird.

  • ImprovMX SMTP Settings

    ImprovMX SMTP connection settings

  • Can I use ImprovMX SMTP with Microsoft Outlook?

    Learn why Microsoft Outlook doesn’t work with ImprovMX SMTP. Outlook requires sending and receiving accounts to be linked, which isn’t compatible with ImprovMX.

  • Can I use ImprovMX SMTP with Apple Mail?

    Discover why Apple Mail can’t be used with ImprovMX SMTP. Apple Mail expects a linked SMTP and incoming server, conflicting with ImprovMX’s email forwarding.

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