Many server administrators are not willing to activate the SMTP service because of the risks related to the installation of an SMTP service. By installing this service, hackers might use the server as an SMTP relay server to send non-traceable mails or spam. As a result, the server will become slow or unserviceable and your e-mails will not be delivered anymore, as the server’s IP address is blacklisted.

The SMTP service for dedicated servers enables you to send server mails from your dedicated server using the Hostbasket SMTP servers. The outgoing e-mails will be filtered through a spam filter which reduces the risk of being blacklisted. Moreover, your server will not be overloaded during message sending process.

Hostbasket offers two packages :

• SMTP service for automated mails
  This service is used for servers that host applications and websites to send automated mails. For instance, an automated e-mail sent to the customer to confirm an order. This package is limited to 100 e-mails per hour.
• SMTP service for e-mail marketing
  When setting up an e-mail marketing campaign, a large volume of e-mail is sent to customers, prospects or business partners. This package enables you to send 1000 e-mails per hour.

Availability

Advantages of an SMTP service for dedicated servers:

• You don’t have to install an SMTP service on your own dedicated server, which results in a performance gain.
• More secure because hackers can’t misuse the SMTP service.
• More reliable, your own server can’t be blacklisted. So you can be sure your e-mails will be delivered correctly.

Availability

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