How It Works
SMTP2Go is best explained by the following commonly asked
questions and answers:
What is SMTP2Go?
SMTP is the protocol used to
send email over the Internet. When you send an email it gets
sent to your SMTP server, which then forwards it to the
recipient of your email. Obviously in order to send email you
need an SMTP server that works! SMTP2Go is an SMTP server that
works all the time, wherever you are in the world.
Why would I need
SMTP2Go?
You might have experienced difficulties
sending emails from your laptop or PDA from more than one
location (e.g. at home, at work, staying in a hotel, visiting
another city or country). This is because the SMTP server
assigned to you by your ISP only actually works when you're
connected to the Internet through that ISP. As soon as you
connect to the Internet through a different network you lose
your ability to send emails! This is a security measure used
by ISPs to prevent people sending spam through their servers,
but it's also an annoying problem for laptop and PDA users who
want to be able to use their email on the go.
Why can't I just use Hotmail?
Many mobile users
switch backwards and forwards between their regular email
program and a web-based email program like Hotmail. Obviously
it's possible to use a web-based program anywhere in the
world, but these systems have their own drawbacks. Not only do
you have to send mail from a highly unprofessional email
address (steve8564@hotmail.com, for instance), but it's also
hard to keep track of your emails when you're hopping between
your different email accounts. Who needs the drama? Wouldn't
it be better to just use the same account, and the same email
program, wherever you are? That's what we think.
Can't I just change my SMTP server to the SMTP server of
my current network?
You could, if you could find it.
Often these can be extremely difficult to find, or simply not
available at all. You also need to do this for each and every
different location. Every time you want to send an email...
you first need to find the SMTP server. Tedious? Very! Using
SMTP2Go means changing your settings once, and then never
having to change them again. SMTP2Go works anywhere,
regardless of location or service provider.
What
if I have more than one email address I want to send from? Can
I use my work email address and my home email
address?
Yes, we've thought of that! SMTP2Go lets you
send emails from up to 5 different email addresses, from the
same account. This means that you can continue to send work
emails from your work email address, and personal emails from
your home email address (or any other email addresses) all in
the one account. Businesses with 6-100 email addresses see our
corporate
accounts.
Do I have to use an @smtp2go.com email
address?
No - in fact we don't even offer them. You
keep using the same email address, or addresses, you always
use!
What about attachments? Can I send
them?
Absolutely! You can send any attachments, up to
20MB in size per email.
What happens if I try to send more emails than my plan's
daily limit?
If this happens, the email will stay in
your Outbox on your own computer until the next day when you
attempt to send again. We'll also email you if you ever reach
your limit, with the option of upgrading.
Is SMTP2Go easy to set
up?
Setting up SMTP2Go is no more difficult than
entering your email settings for your regular ISP. You simply
type smtp2go.com into your email program's
settings. Just to make it easier, though, we've got setup
instructions for most mail programs (both Windows and Mac). View
the 2 minute setup.
Will SMTP2Go work even if port 25 is
blocked?
Yes, SMTP2Go is open on 4 different ports (25,
2525, 8025 and 587). We recommend using port 2525. (Again,
full setup instructions are available in our 2
minute setup.)
If you think SMTP2Go sounds like just what you need, we've
got a range of flexible plans starting at less than $2 per
month. How much you pay depends on how many emails you want to
send each month. (Note: An email sent to multiple recipients
counts as multiple emails. So if you enter 5 email addresses
in your "To:" field, and also enter 4 other addresses in your
"Cc:" field, that counts as sending 9 emails.)
Pricing plans:
50% Off Winter Sale On
Now!
This sale price is good for AS LONG AS YOU KEEP THE
PLAN.
| Available Plans |
Emails |
Price |
| Standard |
50 per day |
$3.99 $1.99 /
month ($23.88 / year) |
| Freedom |
150 per day |
$6.99 $3.49 / month
($39.88 / year) |
| Professional |
300 per day |
$9.99 $4.99 / month
($59.88 / year) |
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Each plan above can send from up to 5 different email
addresses. Businesses with 6-100 different email addresses can
find a range of suitable plans at SMTP2Go Corporate.
Be quick to join the special plans - these special rates
are only available for a limited time. One more thing — you
can always upgrade your plan at a later date, so don't worry
about "locking yourself" into one particular plan or another.
Service is guaranteed, and your emails will be delivered,
or you get your money back. We operate a strict anti-spam
policy which means that we only allow legitimate customers to
use our servers. This ensures that our servers are never
blacklisted by anyone.
If you run into any problems at any stage, our Support
Team is available to help and will assist you with any
configuration issues you may
have.
