What server should I specify for outgoing email?

Most servers for outgoing mail (SMTP) have some type of restriction to prevent SPAM. The most common restriction is that you have to be on the same network as the mail server. This is what we do in CS -- you have to be in CS in order to use our SMTP server. A similar restriction is usually placed on home connections -- you can only use your ISP's SMTP server from your home. Sending mail while traveling is often difficult, since you can't use your home or CS servers and you may not know what the local SMTP server is. We have found that you can use CCIT's outgoing mail server from just about anywhere because it uses your NetID to authenticate use.

You may be tempted to use CCIT's server for all your outgoing mail. This will work, but there may be delays in reaching the server from some locations.  Best results are obtained by using the CS server when in CS and your ISP's server when at home.

Summary:

To send email from within CS:
set your outgoing (SMTP) server to smtp.cs.arizona.edu

(exception: if using UAWiFi, UAPublic, or UAWireless, use smtpgate.email.arizona.edu)

To send email from home:
set your outgoing (SMTP) server to whatever your ISP recommends
(e.g., smtp.dakotacom.net or pop.tcsn.qwest.net, etc. A more complete list can be found at http://ccit.web.arizona.edu/index.php?id=1651)

To send email from some other location:
set your outgoing (SMTP) server to smtpgate.email.arizona.edu

Note: to use smtpgate.email.arizona.edu from off-campus, you must set up your mail client to use your username and password. In Thunderbird, this is in Security and Authentication for the Outgoing Server (SMTP) Settings under Tools...Account Settings. Check the Use name and password box and specify your NetID username. The first time you use it, you will be prompted for your NetID password. Your mail client should remember the password so you won't need to enter it again.