An incoming server is a computer or software that receives data or messages from another device or server. In the context of email, an incoming server is responsible for receiving and storing emails sent to a particular email address.
An outgoing server, also known as an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server, is responsible for sending emails from an email client to the recipient's email server. It acts as a relay between the sender and the recipient's server to ensure the email is delivered successfully.
Knowing your incoming and outgoing server information is necessary for setting up and accessing your email account. Without this information, your email client will not be able to communicate with the email server, and you will not be able to send or receive emails.
Your email service provider should provide you with the necessary incoming and outgoing server information when you create your email account. You can usually find this information in the account settings or by contacting your email provider's customer support.
Yes, you can use different incoming and outgoing servers for your email account. This is common for users who have multiple email accounts from different providers and want to access them all from one email client. However, you will need to ensure that the server information is correctly entered for each account in your email client's settings.