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Linode Enable SMTP | Guide

Linode is a popular cloud computing platform. It allows us to deploy as well as manage virtual servers on the internet.

SMTP, short for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is a standard protocol for sending and receiving email messages over the Internet.

According to our experts, Linode does not enable SMTP on its servers by default due to the potential for abuse by spammers. However, we can easily enable SMTP to send emails with the following these steps:

1. First, log in to our Linode account and then head to the Linode Manager.
2. Next, choose the Linode on which we want to enable SMTP.
3. Click Add a Public IP Address under the Networking tab.
4. Now it is time to assign a public IP address to our Linode.
5. At this point, we have to install and configure an SMTP server on our Linode. We can choose from different SMTP options available, like Posstfix, Exim, or Sendmail.
6. After the installation and configuration, we can send a test mail to an external email address. If the test email is successful, we can use our Linode as an SMTP server to send email messages.

Our experts would like to point out that we have to take additional steps if we are using our Linode as an SMTP server to protect it from spammers. This includes implementing anti-spam measures, like DKIM and SPF, as well as monitoring our server’s logs for suspicious activity.

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Conclusion

In summary, our Support Techs demonstrated how to enable SMTP on Linode.