Common SMTP Ports Explained and Compared
When I first started setting up email services, the term “SMTP ports” felt like a technical hurdle I didn’t quite understand. But over time, I realized that these ports are at the core of how emails are sent from one server to another.
SMTP ports direct email to the correct destination. Picking the right port during your email setup ensures that messages are secure, delivered properly, and not flagged as spam.
In this post, I’ll break down everything you need to know about SMTP ports, their specific roles, and how choosing the correct one can make all the difference in your email setup.