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can't send e-mail .error message:host'sbcglobal.net' could not be found.

Unable to send e-mail. I keep getting error message that sbcglobal.net is not recognized.

 

Error message:   The host  'sbcglobal.net' could not be found. Please verify that you entered the server name correctly.

 subject:  Mcafee smart security

server:  sbcglobal.net

windows live mail error:  ID 0x8000CCCoD

protocol:  SMTP

Port: 25

Secure SSLL: no

Socket error:  11001

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You must give a server name. This is from the email service provider's website:

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The following mail server settings will work with all AT&T email domains: @ameritech.net, @att.net, @bellsouth.net, @flash.net, @nvbell.net, @pacbell.net, @prodigy.net, @sbcglobal.net, @snet.net, @swbell.net, @wans.net.

Email Program Settings Field: Enter:
Incoming (POP) inbound.att.net
Outgoing (SMTP)
outbound.att.net(requires authentication)
Incoming mail server: POP3
Incoming/Outgoing User Name: Full AT&T email address, including domain (e.g., test@att.net, test@bellsouth.net)
Incoming mail port #: 995, secure connection (SSL) checked
Outgoing mail port # 465, secure connection (SSL) checked


Note: When updating the secure server settings, check the SSL check box first and then update the port number if necessary.
</quote>

In Windows Live Mail, right-click on the account name in the folder pane and select Properties. Make the amendments on the Servers and Advanced tabs. When you're finished, close down WLMail and wait a few minutes before re-launching and testing.

Noel

 

Noel Burgess MVP (Ret'd)

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