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Error: SMTP error: connection to server failed

What's Causing This Error

This error can represent many reasons, and the user should attempt to identify the specific cause by analyzing the error details provided in the error message.

The most common reasons for this issue are:

  • Network connectivity issues.
  • Restrictions on the server.
  • Invalid mail client configurations.

Solution - Here's How To Resolve It

Follow these steps to narrow down the probable cause:

  1. Ensure that the email client has stable and uninterrupted connectivity to the email server.
  2. Request and understand any email server restrictions. Ensure that the email client does not surpass or exceed any restrictions.
  3. Ensure that the client configuration does not contain errors.

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