Hi Clive, Ralph On 12/01/11 10:43, Ralph Corderoy wrote:
Hi Clive,Regarding being able to send emails through talktalk's SMTP server from a non-talktalk IP address, e.g. abroad, you're not the first person to want to know. http://www.talktalkmembers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7616 He doesn't get a straight answer unfortunately and I've been unable to find one either. You could contact talktalk direct to find out; I couldn't register on those forums as they want phone and account numbers else I'd ask on http://www.talktalkmembers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=98 Anything Else This section of the support forum is for any other support related question you may have that doesn't fit into one of the above sections such as email and webspace issues. You're after http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMTP_Authentication Anyone else on the list know about talktalk?
Even if if supports authentication, I'd doubt very much that they'd allow access through a non-talktalk line - that's pretty standard practice to prevent use as a spam relay.
I have the same requirement and set up a home machine to be an authenticated SMTP relay over TLS. This then forwards to the ISP smarthost. It's quite simple to set up in Exim4 - if you want I can put my notes up on the Wiki. You'd obviously need to keep your home machine on 24/7 - ideal for one of those netbricks.
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