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How to change the hostname for outbound mail in MailEnable on a Plesk server

Question

How to change the hostname for sending mail in MailEnable mail server?

Answer

  1. Connect to a Plesk server via RDP.

  2. Start MailEnable management console at Windows Start > All Programs > MailEnable.

  3. In MailEnable management console, expand Servers > localhost > Services and Connectors > right-click on SMTP to open its Properties.

  4. In the opened window, specify the server hostname in the Default mail domain name field.

  5. Set an email address in the Specify the email address when sending notifications field. This email address must exist in Plesk.

  6. Click OK.

  7. Restart the SMTP service:

    7.1. Right-click on SMTP > click Stop

    7.2. Right-click on SMTP > click Start