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SMTP Configuration

Get help setting up your email client or application with our SMTP service.

Setup Guides Available

DNS Configuration

Learn how to properly configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for your domain.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Delivery Issues

Troubleshoot email delivery problems and improve your sender reputation.

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Knowledge Base

Comprehensive guides and documentation for all platform features

SMTP Configuration
Complete setup guide

Complete instructions for setting up your email client or application to use Smarthost.MX as your SMTP relay service.

  • Basic server settings
  • Email client configuration
  • Programming integration
  • Troubleshooting tips
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DNS Configuration
Email authentication setup

Set up your DNS records correctly to ensure maximum email deliverability and security with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

  • SPF record setup
  • DKIM configuration
  • DMARC policy setup
  • Provider-specific instructions
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Delivery Issues
Troubleshooting guide

Comprehensive guide to identifying, diagnosing, and resolving email delivery problems with step-by-step solutions.

  • Common delivery problems
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Prevention best practices
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Dashboard Functions
Platform guide

Master your Smarthost.MX dashboard with guides to SMTP settings, sender address management, email statistics, and DNS record monitoring.

  • SMTP configuration settings
  • Sender address management
  • Email delivery statistics
  • Domain DNS status overview
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DNS Checker
Validation tool guide

Master our DNS Checker tool to validate email authentication records and optimize your domain for maximum deliverability.

  • How to use the tool
  • Understanding results
  • Fixing DNS issues
  • Smarthost.MX Specific Guidance
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DMARC Reports
Analytics & security

Master DMARC reporting with Smarthost.MX. Understand your email authentication data, identify threats, and optimize security.

  • Understanding reports
  • Setting up monitoring
  • Analyzing results
  • Taking action
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Need more help? Our knowledge base is continuously updated with new guides and troubleshooting tips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common setup and configuration questions

Basic SMTP Settings:

  • SMTP Server: smtp.smarthost.mx (or your dedicated hostname if applicable)
  • Port: 587
  • Encryption: STARTTLS/TLS
  • Authentication: Required

Authentication Credentials:

Use the SMTP Username and Password from your verified "Send From" addresses in your dashboard. Each sender address has its own unique credentials.

Important: You must verify at least one "Send From" address before you can send emails.

SPF Record Setup:

Add this to your domain's TXT record:

v=spf1 include:spf.smarthost.mx ~all

If you already have an SPF record, add include:spf.smarthost.mx before the "all" mechanism.

DKIM Record Setup:

1. Go to your Dashboard and add a "Send From" address

2. Use the DNS Checker to get your DKIM key

3. Create a TXT record for hostname: smarthost._domainkey

4. Paste the DKIM key as the record value

DMARC Record Setup:

Create a TXT record for hostname: _dmarc

Recommended value: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine;

Use our DNS Checker tool to verify your configuration and get specific instructions for your domain.

Step-by-step process:

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Click "Add New Sender" in the Send From Addresses section
  3. Enter the email address you want to send from
  4. Check your email for a verification message
  5. Click the verification link in the email
  6. Your sender address is now ready to use!
Important: You must own and be able to receive email at the address you're adding. Free email providers (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not allowed.

Common causes and solutions:

1. DNS Records Not Configured

Use our DNS Checker to verify your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are properly set up.

2. Sender Address Not Verified

Check your Dashboard to ensure your "Send From" address shows as verified.

3. Content Issues
  • Avoid spam trigger words in subject lines
  • Include both text and HTML versions
  • Don't use excessive capitalization or exclamation marks
4. Recipient Issues
  • Check if the recipient address is valid
  • Verify the recipient's spam folder
  • Ensure the recipient domain accepts external email
Check your email statistics in the dashboard to see delivery rates and bounce information.

Account Management:

  • Update Profile: Go to Account Settings to update your name, company, or email
  • Change Password: Use the "Change Password" button in your account settings
  • View Usage: Check your Dashboard for email statistics and usage

Billing Management:

  • Change Plan: Upgrade or downgrade your plan in Account Settings
  • Update Payment Method: Use the "Manage Billing" button to update your payment information
  • View Billing History: See all past invoices and payments in your account
  • Cancel Subscription: Cancel anytime with service continuing until the end of your billing period

Integration Methods:

1. SMTP Integration

Use standard SMTP libraries in your programming language:

  • PHP: PHPMailer, SwiftMailer, or built-in mail() function
  • Python: smtplib library
  • Node.js: Nodemailer
  • Java: JavaMail API
  • .NET: System.Net.Mail
2. Configuration Example (PHP):
$mail = new PHPMailer();
$mail->isSMTP();
$mail->Host = 'smtp.smarthost.mx';
$mail->SMTPAuth = true;
$mail->Username = 'your_smtp_username';
$mail->Password = 'your_smtp_password';
$mail->SMTPSecure = 'tls';
$mail->Port = 587;
Get your SMTP credentials from the "Send From Addresses" section in your Dashboard.

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  • General Questions: 4-8 hours
  • Account Issues: 1-2 hours
  • Billing Questions: 2-4 hours