Most ISP's intentionally block the mail port (25) to keep users from hosting their own mail servers.
The "connection timed out" error is along those lines.
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- Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:57 am
- Forum: Installation & Upgrades
- Topic: Sendmail - Connection timed out
- Replies: 3
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- Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:06 am
- Forum: Installation & Upgrades
- Topic: Sending doesn't work on windows
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Re: Sending doesn't work on windows
I had the exact same problem, exact same config - in Mozilla, try going to Tools/Account Settings/Outgoing Server (SMTP), choosing 'Edit' and checking the "Security and Authentication" box and entering your username - this solved the problem for me