how to make my own smtp server

hey guys
can i make my pc a smtp server,
suggestionz please

 

For making your PC a mail server that can be used to send emails by Internet, you should have the following

- you pc must have a static dedicated IP address
- Your PC IP address should have the reverse DNS entry

If you have above things achieved, then you just need to install any mail server software such as hmail server, smartermail, etc.

 

how to get these two things

 

thnx helpful

 

You can have those 2 things configured by your internet service provider(Internet connection provder). Contact them for setting up these. You may need to pay the extra charge for dedicated IP address.

 

This is good for MX servers (incoming mail) but if you simply need to send mail, you don't need those features.

Regards
Thibaut

 

yea i just need to send mailz..
please let me know

 

Have a look here:
http://www.tech2all.com/2006/03/12/how-to-setup-your-own-e-mail-server/

Don't open your SMTP port to the Internet as you may get lots of attacks and spam attempts. (Check my sig)

Also forward all of your emails to the SMTP of your ISP as many MX won't like your dynamic IP.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Thibaut

 

Use google apps.. you can send up to 100 mail using smtp and 500 mail at a time via web.