RelayServer Property  
 

Gets and sets the host name or address of a relay server.

Syntax

object.RelayServer [= value ]

Remarks

The RelayServer property is used to specify an alternate mail server which will deliver messages for the current user.

Normally, when the SendMessage method is used, the recipient address is used to determine what mail server is responsible for accepting messages for that user. However, under some circumstances this may not be desirable or even possible. For example, many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require that customers send all messages through their servers and block any attempt to establish a direct connection with another mail server. Setting the RelayServer property to the host name or address of the ISP mail server will cause all messages to be relayed through that server rather than directly to the recipient.

Note that using a mail server as a relay without the permission of the organization or individual who owns that server may violate Acceptable Use Policies and/or Terms of Service agreements with your service provider.

Data Type

String

See Also

ServerName Property, ServerPort Property, RelayPort Property