Comments for Must my mail server have a specific name?

Comment from Morton on 2010-10-22

2010-10-22T10:08:02Z

What's the server name for pop3 email setup? is it just yahoo.com?
i'm trying to set up my email on my new cell phone and it's asking for the server name. i have yahoo mail plus (not the free yahoo), and i'm wondering if there's a more specific name for the server i need to use, other than yahoo.com

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Last I checked Yahoo did not support POP3. You need to check with Yahoo - presumably since you're paying for it you have access to some real support.

22-Oct-2010

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Comment from Rosamund on 2008-11-22

2008-11-22T18:45:57Z

No matter what I do, I cannot get Windows Mail to work. Why do they make it soooo difficult. I have Windows Vista Prem (I despise it) and want my XP back. But that's another story.

I have Hotmail - Gmail - and my cable provider is Time Warner. I use MSN and also have Firfox - I am totally confused and really want Windows Mail as it is the only e mail that has the option of getting a reply that an e mail has been read.

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Comment from Aaron on 2008-01-17

2008-01-17T09:02:25Z

I disagree. Naming is actually quite important, especially as it pertains to outbound email. If your mail server has a name that matches common PTR records for DSL and Cable for example, many mail servers and anti-spam gateways will either block you or label you as spam. Google S25R if you dont believe me. I block anything that fits the regex of a cable/dsl line.

For inbound, it doesnt really matter, but the accepted standards are smtp and mx to avoid confusion and make whitelisting your butt easier. (Inbound mail servers send some mail outbound due to MDN and other notifications).

This will become more and more important by 2009, but I will save that suprise for later.

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