What is a GoDaddy SMTP server?
GoDaddy SMTP is an SMTP relay that allows you to set up email sending and custom addresses from your domain. There are also email and calendar sharing options, as well as integrations with third-party email clients.Â
Note that the outgoing server isnât enabled by default and itâs a paid feature (the basic email is just like a limited free trial), and the paid options are as follows:
- Individual â you get a domain-based email and 10GB of storage.Â
- Team â for team collabs; you get 30GB + sharing options.Â
- Microsoft 365 Email Essentials â Microsoft backend + 10 GB of storage + compatibility with Apple Mail and Microsoft Outlook.Â
- Microsoft 365 Online Business Essentials â 50 GB of storage + Microsoft web apps + collaboration options.Â
I havenât covered any pricing since itâs hard to pinpoint the exact number because GoDaddy has rolling discounts and marked differences depending on whether you want to pay monthly or yearly. You can check the pricing here.Â
As for the actual SMTP server details, hereâs what they are:
- SMTP server address: smtpout.secureserver.net
- Port: 465 (SSL) / 587 (TLS)
- Authentication: Required
- Username: Your full email address
- Password: The account password you use for the email address
Important Note: Users report that GoDaddy blocks direct routing to an external SMTP server on all hosting plans, meaning you can only use their servers or Microsoft. The good news is that this isnât entirely true and there are two ways around the block.
- You can set up an external SMTP email provider and have full control over your email sending on GoDaddy VPS hosting plans. (Suggestion: reach out to GoDaddy support for more info on how to migrate from a different plan)
- Thereâs an option to run the email setup via cPanel, but itâs tricky to validate your domain name and handle spam. Â
Tips:
- Choose port number 587, especially if youâre setting up the SMTP for a WordPress website, the 465 alternative could be blocked.Â
- Donât just copy-paste the SMTP server details into your email client or site, there are steps before that, check the âHow to configureâŚâ section below.Â
Why should you use GoDaddy SMTP server?
If I were to be laconic, Iâd say use GoDaddy because itâs convenient, but letâs break down the reasons in more detail:
- Youâre hosting with GoDaddy â for existing users, GoDaddy allows for a simple way to send professional emails using your custom domain (e.g. email@yourdomain.com).Â
- Ease of use â Setting up GoDaddy SMTP is a click-and-copy-paste job, making the whole process straightforward even if youâre not tech-savvy.Â
- Reliable delivery â The hosting provider uses authentication protocols to ensure emails are delivered securely and with minimal risk of being flagged as spam. (This goes assuming your domain hasnât been compromised in any way.)Â
Note: Keep in mind that there are certain limitations that may make GoDaddy webmail a lesser choice, particularly if you want to send email campaigns. âď¸Click the link to learn more.Â
How to configure GoDaddy SMTP server settings?
For the configuration steps, Iâm assuming you already have a domain set up with GoDaddy but havenât configured email settings yet. The whole process takes a few steps, and Iâll also show you how to integrate the SMTP server with Thunderbird.Â
Step 1 â Enable email sending
- Log into your GoDaddy account, click the account name, and select âMy Productsâ.Â