Electronic Mail (E-Mail Services) - SS2 ICT Past Questions and Answers - page 3

SMTP is responsible for transmitting outgoing e-mail messages from the sender's server to the recipient's server. It performs several key functions:

• Establishes a connection between the sender's mail server and the recipient's mail server.
• Transfers the e-mail message content, including text and attachments.
• Communicates with the recipient's server to ensure successful delivery.
• Manages error notifications and responses, informing the sender of any delivery issues.
• Ensures reliable and secure transmission of e-mails over the Internet.