Installing vSMTP on Windows 11

Introduction

vSMTP is a mail transfer agent designed for high-performance email communication. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing vSMTP on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 operating system
• Access to an administrator account
• A stable internet connection

Installation Steps

1. Download the vSMTP installation file from the official website: https://viridit.com/vsmtp-mail-transfer-agent/
2. Once the download is complete, locate the installation file in your download folder and run it as an administrator.
3. In the installer window, click "Next" to proceed with the installation process.
4. You will be prompted to read and accept the license agreement. Read the agreement, and if you agree with it, click "I Agree".
5. The installer will then ask you to choose the installation destination folder. You can choose the default folder, or select a custom folder if you prefer. Once you have made your selection, click "Next".
6. You will be asked to enter the email address that you wish to use as an administrator account for vSMTP. Enter your email address and click "Next".
7. Next, enter the password for the administrator account and click "Next".
8. In the next window, you will be asked to enter the incoming mail server name, port number, and the type of encryption you wish to use. You can use the default values or enter your own values.
9. Enter the outgoing mail server name, port number, and the type of encryption in the following window. Again, you can use the default values or enter your own values.
10. You will be asked to confirm your settings. If you are satisfied with your settings, click "Next" to proceed.
11. The installer will now install vSMTP on your Windows 11 operating system. This may take a few minutes to complete.
12. Once the installation is complete, click "Finish". The installation process is now complete, and vSMTP is ready to use.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed vSMTP on your Windows 11 operating system. With vSMTP, you can now send and receive emails with high-performance email communication.

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