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From:Neil Bothwick
Date:4 Sep 2001 at 11:46:18
Subject:Re: [amigactive] Re: smtp auth

David Rey said,

>>I setting up a GMX account and I can recieve mails now through it but cant
>>send because of the auth prob

> Just download your email BEFORE sending any. Works here, it's just a
> security measure at their end.

Assuming they are using POP-before-SMTP authentication. There is also a
method of proper SMTP authentication, using a user name and password
before you can send mail. I don't know of any Amiga mailers that support
this yet.

Cheers

Neil



Neil Bothwick - New Media Editor, Amiga Active Magazine

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