How do I set up SMTP Server?

You can setup Outlook/Apple/Thunderbird mail reader to read StatNet email. Remember to disable "Automatic manage connections" on the email client.

Here are the parameters you need to know:

Incoming mail server: imaps.stat.ubc.ca

Protocol: IMAP

Port:

If using STARTTLS: 143

If using SSL: 993

Mail Folder Prefix: (leave empty)

 

Outgoing mail server: mailhost.stat.ubc.ca

Protocol: SMTP

Port: one of either Ports: SMTP/STARTTLS: port 587

SMTP/SSL: port 465

If there is a choice of authentication methods, LOGIN or PLAIN will work.

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