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smtp authentication
Peoples Mutual Internet Services is changing its current Internet platform, and is introducing a new generation of services to its customers. One of the new services is better control over Spam email (junk mail, Unsolicited Commercial E-mail, etc.). In order for customers to benefit from the new services, and to continue to send email, customers are required to make a change to their email settings. This is a minor change and will take less than 15 minutes.
What is SMTP Authentication?
Customers are required to activate the SMTP Authentication in their email settings. SMTP Authentication is a transparent mechanism for our mail server to verify who you are. The server asks for your user name and password, which your mail program passes on. If you are verified as being a "real" pmtnet.net user, then you'll be able to send your message.
Why do we use it?
In the fight to stop Spam (junk mail, Unsolicited Commercial E-mail, etc.), the rules that apply to mail servers acceptance of mail are getting ever stronger. Peoples Mutual is taking steps to prevent any “authorized” users from sending email messages using our email servers. Any usernames or passwords that cannot be verified will result in blocked email messages.
How do you set up SMTP Authentication?
In order to set up mail clients to use SMTP Authentication, follow the instructions below. Basically, SMTP Authentication just needs to be set up. Below are instructions and screen shots for the most common mail software currently in use. You only have to change your email settings to allow STMP Authentication once. Your emails will be transmitted as in the past.
When does the change need to be done?
We encourage you to set up the SMTP Authentication now to avoid any interruptions in your email service. After Tuesday, December 6 you will not be able to send emails unless you have set up SMTP Authentication.
How do you set up SMTP Authentication?
Follow the emails below, based on the type of email management software you use. Click on the blue text to see print screen examples. Note: SMTP Authentication must be applied to all of your email accounts.
Click on your email management software or scroll down
Eudora 6.0
Mozilla 1.5
Netscape 7.1
Outlook XP
Outlook Express XP
Eudora 6.0
Step 1: Open Eudora, and go to Tools -> Options (see Fig. 1).
Step 2: Select the 'Sending Mail' icon on the left hand side. Double check that the SMTP server is set to your outgoing mail server (smtp.pmtnet.net). Check the box that is labeled 'Allow Authentication' (see Fig. 2).
Step 3: Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
Note: In order for SMTP authentication to work with Eudora, it is important that the user credentials that are entered for the POP server is set to the email address for the username. i.e. joe@pmtnet.net instead of just joe.
Mozilla 1.5
Step 1: Open the Mozilla mail client, then go to 'Edit'-> 'Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings' (see Fig. 3).
Step 2: When the dialog box appears, select the 'Outgoing Server (SMTP)' option on the left hand side. Ensure that the 'Server Name' text box contains the outgoing mail server for the account in question (smtp.pmtnet.net). Select the checkbox labeled 'Use name and password', and then enter the full email address of the user in the 'User Name' field (see Fig. 4). Click 'OK' to apply the settings.
Step 3: Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
Netscape 7.1
Step 1: Open the Netscape mail software, then go to Edit -> 'Mail & Newsgroups Account Settings' (see Fig. 5).
Step 2: On the left hand side of the dialog box, select 'Outgoing Server (SMTP)' (see Fig. 6). Ensure that the Server Name is set to the correct mail server (smtp.pmtnet.net), and check the box that is labeled 'Use name and password'. Enter the email address for the user in question in the text box labeled 'User Name'. Click 'OK' to apply the settings.
Step 3: Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
Outlook XP
Step 1: Open Outlook, then go to Tools -> 'E-mail Accounts' (see Fig. 7).
Step 2: When the E-mail Accounts dialog box appears, select 'View or change existing e-mail accounts', then click 'Next' (see Fig. 8).
Step 3: When the dialog box with your email account(s) list comes up, select the account in question, and then click 'Change' (see Fig. 9).
Step 4: When the screen for your email account comes up, ensure that the Outgoing Mail Server is set to the correct mail server (smtp.pmtnet.net). Then select the button in the lower right hand corner labeled 'More Settings' (see Fig. 10).
Step 5: Select the tab labeled 'Outgoing Server' when the dialog box appears (see Fig. 11). Select the box labeled 'My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication'. Also select the option labeled 'Log on using', and enter the full email address in the 'User Name:' field, and the account password in the 'Password:' field. Click 'OK' to apply the settings.
Step 6: Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
Outlook Express XP
Step 1: Open Outlook Express and go to Tools -> Accounts (see Fig. 12).
Step 2: When the 'Internet Accounts' dialog box appears, make sure the 'Mail' tab is selected, then highlight the account that you would like to change. Click the button labeled 'Properties' (see Fig. 13).
Step 3: When the 'Properties' tab appears, make sure the 'Servers' tab is selected. Ensure that the Outgoing Mail Server is set to the correct mail server (smtp.pmtnet.net). Select the box at the bottom of the dialog box labeled 'My server requires authentication', then click the button next to it labeled 'Settings' (see Fig. 14).
Step 4: Select the option labeled 'Log on using', then in the 'Account Name:' field; enter the full email address of the user in question. Put the account password in the 'Password' field, check 'Remember password' then hit 'OK' (see Fig. 15). Hit 'Apply', then 'OK'
to apply the settings.
Step 5: Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
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