SMTP

Standard protocol for sending email over the internet.

SMTP protocol

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard protocol for sending email over the internet. It defines how messages are transmitted from a mail client to a mail server, and between mail servers.

SMTP is an acronym for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a standard for email transmission.

SMTP is like a postal worker for emails, making sure your messages get from your computer to the recipient's email server.

What does SMTP stand for? Standard protocol for sending email
How does it work? It transmits emails between computers and servers
Is SMTP secure? Standard SMTP is not inherently secure, but can be used with encryption

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

Internet protocol

Email system

data communication network protocol