Kmail configuration problem.

[David McGlone]

On Wednesday 19 November 2008 3:29:46 pm Steven Vollom wrote:
> David McGlone wrote:
> > On Wednesday 19 November 2008 12:42:30 pm Steven Vollom wrote:
> >> Derek Broughton wrote:
> >>> Steven Vollom wrote:
> >>>> If anyone using AT&T, Yahoo as a DSL internet service provider also
> >>>> uses
> >>>> Kmail, could you help me with smtp configuration.  I have decided to
> >>>> use
> >>>> Kmail, if I can get it working.  I receive emails without problems,
> >>>> however cannot connect to the server when I want to send.  I have been
> >>>> using Thunderbird for a couple of years.  I have a screenprint of my
> >>>> settings for TBird on the left of the screen and the settings I
> >>>> applied
> >>>> and DON'T work for Kmail on the right half of the screen.  The size of
> >>>> the screen print is too big for posting, which is limited to 40kb, so
> >>>
> >>> convert is your friend...
> >>>
> >>>> Also, On the second page of the configuration for
> >>>> Kmail which does not show on the screen print, I have selected SSL,
> >>>> which is required.  stevenvollom at sbcglobal.net
> >>>
> >>> _Don't_ select SSL.  What some people call "SSL" is really TLS.
>
> I remember from when I configured with the servers help, they said to
> check SSL.  Are you sure it is wrong to do?
>
> >>> Instead
> >>> on the "Security" tab, click on "Check what server supports".
> >>
> >> Thanks for I am confident was great advice.  I applied your suggestion,
> >> however, a test email still went to the outbox waiting for a connection.
> >>
> >> I get this message:
> >>
> >> Sending failed:
> >> Connection to host smtp.att.yahoo.com is broken.
> >>
> >> The message will stay in the 'outbox' folder until you either fix the
> >> problem (e.g. a broken address) or remove the message from the 'outbox'
> >> folder.
> >>
> >> The following transport protocol was used:
> >> stevenvollom at sbcglobal.net
> >>
> >> Do you want me to continue sending the remaining  messages?
> >>
> >> I clicked on abort.
> >>
> >> I am curious should the transport protocol be:
> >> 'smtp.att.yahoo.com' and not my email address?
> >
> > Sometimes you have to delete all the messages waiting in the outbox and
> > start with a fresh one. I've had that problem.
>
> I have done that each time, starting a new test with an empty Outbox.
>
> > And to answer your question, yes smtp.att.yahoo.com is correct, but
> > here's something else to make sure of, I've made this mistake a couple
> > times and have spent a couple hours tracking it down, that is make sure
> > you put "smtp" not "smpt" by accident.
>
> I checked.  Every place it is entered, it is properly spelled smtp
>
> > If none of this helps, let me know, i'll show you some screenies of my
> > configuration.
>
> It still did not work.  I did get the formula for moving my Address Book
> from Thunderbird to Kmail in another post.  That sure was great.  I get
> so happy when a problem is solved, I burst out laughing and nothing is
> funny, just joy.  This is great, the whole day.  Thanks again.  I just
> have to keep going.  I am convinced Kmail is a better and better for me
> email package.

I have sent you 2 screen shots off list with instructions for each screenshot. 
Hope it helps.

-- 
David M.