Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out how to set up SMTP for my printer/scanner so it can send emails. Right now, I'm considering using Azure Communications Service to replace our current random mail server on port 25. Does anyone think that would be overkill? Just a heads up, the printers we have don't support modern authentication, which is why Azure seems like a possibility for me. Honestly, I really dislike dealing with printers, but here we are!
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SMTP2GO only takes about 20 minutes to set up, plus it still allows basic auth. Just make sure your DNS is configured correctly to connect to their servers.
I've switched to SMTP2GO, and I've had no complaints so far. It’s quick to set up and works flawlessly. Might be worth checking out!
I just set it up too, and it was super easy!
If you're looking for something more control-oriented, try setting up a direct send with a connector in Exchange. This bypasses authentication altogether, as long as you're sending to internal emails.
I prefer keeping on-prem SMTP servers that relay to O365. Just keeps things smooth and in our hands.
For those printers that don't support modern auth, I usually go with Microsoft 365's SMTP relay. It’s reliable and integrates well if you're already in the M365 ecosystem.
That's great to hear! I'll definitely give it a try, thanks!