Multiple Outgoing SMTP addresses

[Richard Pink]

Hi. I currently have to keep changing my outgoing SMTP address depending
where I am logged on. If I am at home I have to use smtp.orangehome.co.uk
and wherever else I am I have to use mail.myserver.co.uk. I am almost daily
having to change the account set-up for each mail account according to my
location. Instead of keep changing the account....is there anyway of having
both set up? perhaps so that the programme tries both each time you send...
any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Yes, you can have two separate mail accounts in Windows Mail,
identical except for the SMTP server. To avoid receiving duplicate
incoming emails, set one of those accounts to disable the option
"Include this account when receiving..."
Once you have added a second account, when you compose a new
email, the From button has a dropdown list where you can select the
appropriate account identity.

Another option is to get a free Gmail account, configure it for POP
access, and use it for all your sending chores.
Gmail uses port 465 for SMTP, which is not blocked like port 25 is,
so you can use it anywhere. Gmail also allows you to use your old
From address on outgoing emails, after you verify it with them.