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SMTP

SMTP is the protocol used to send email.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Quick summary

Term: SMTP
Plain-English definition: SMTP is the protocol used to send email.
Technical definition: SMTP is the protocol used to send email.
Commonly confused with: Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms: IMAP, MX Record, SPF

Definition

SMTP is the protocol used to send email.

Why it matters

Outgoing email depends on correctly configured SMTP servers and authentication.

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