Employees at an office are unable to send emails. An IT technician suspects a problem with the outgoing mail server configuration. What is the FIRST configuration setting that the technician should check?
Determine if the server is utilizing the correct encryption method.
Check whether the port settings for sending emails are set appropriately.
Verify if the option for server authentication is enabled for sending emails.
Ensure the server address for outgoing emails is correct.
The server address is crucial as it specifies the destination where emails are routed for sending. If this detail is incorrect, the mail client will not be able to establish a connection, leading to a failure in sending emails. Address verification should precede checking ports, encryption, or server authentication settings, as it is the most fundamental requirement for establishing a successful connection with the mail server.
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