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Does DigitalOcean block SMTP access?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 1:25 pm

DigitalOcean is a cloud computing platform that provides managed hosting, cloud storage, and a broad range of applications and services. In addition to its own applications, DigitalOcean can also be used to power applications for other organizations.

PRO TIP: – Yes, DigitalOcean blocks SMTP access by default. You can request that they unblock it for you, but they may charge you an additional fee.

DigitalOcean blocks SMTP access by default. This is done to protect users from malicious actors who might try to exploit vulnerabilities in the SMTP protocol in order to gain access to user data.

In the event that a vulnerability is discovered in the SMTP protocol, DigitalOcean will work to quickly patch the vulnerability and enable SMTP access for users. However, this blocking of SMTP access is not permanent and can be disabled by administrators.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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