How do I enable / disable SMTP service using the Aplus.Net Control Panel?

Answer by: Andy Hickl, Aplus.Net Knowledge Base Support

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is an Internet mail protocol that allows messages to be sent from one server to another. In order to send mail using a mail client like Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Outlook Express, you will first need to setup SMTP Service for each of your e-mail accounts.

Note: By default, the SMTP Service is enabled on all shared hosting accounts.   

Here’s how you can modify this setting using the Control Panel:

1. Start by logging into the Aplus.Net Web Control Panel at http://cp.aplus.net using your Registration Number and Customer Password.
2. Select the Emails link from the top navigation bar.
3. Next, select Email Boxes and click on Manage Email Boxes.
4. Click on the e-mail account that you’d like to manage.
5. Click the Enable / Disable SMTP Service icon.
6. Adjust the SMTP Server drop-down menu to read Enabled.
7. Click Modify to set up the SMTP server. Click Cancel to escape.