Re: SMTP mail to IP address?

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 10/25/04


Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:25:48 -0400

Gary Karasik wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Can SMTP mail be sent to an IP (fixed) address, or must it be sent to
> a URL?

That doesn't really make any sense....read on....

IOW, must I register a domain name for an SBS2K3 server before
> SMTP mail can be sent to it?
>
> GaryK

You need a registered Internet domain name to host your own mail. Or you can
use your POP accounts and use the dreaded POP connector. I (obviously)
prefer the former.