Is port 587 available for email sending?

Updated 2026
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Yes, port 587 is available for outgoing email (SMTP with STARTTLS). However, we recommend using port 465 with SSL instead, which is the preferred secure SMTP port. Both work for authenticated email sending from your hosting account.

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POP3 vs IMAP - Choosing the Right Email Protocol

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