Sending emails with Windows Live Mail

[MusicComms]

 When I try and send emails today, I keep getting this message:

Server Error: 453

Server Response: 453 4.1.1 wSUtfl6MtbZX5 Too Many Recipients (TT502)

Server: 'smtp.talktalk.net'

Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x800CCC79

Protocol: SMTP

Port: 25

Secure(SSL): No

I cannot send emails (but can receive them) from any of my three different talktalk accounts or via talk talk webmail

I sent 63 emails to different address within an hour yesterday and since the, I cannot send any and keep getting this message

I can however send email with my android smart phone?

[Gondola]

Hi @MusicComms

Error code 453 is, as the error message says "Too many recipients". It's just a temporary fail linked to spam protection measures.

Most home email services have limits on the number of email receipients can be sent email each hour (up to 50) and in each 24 hour period (up to 500).

The optimum sending pattern is not to send in groups of more than 50 recipients in one mail-shot and then to spread out sending over the day. It is not a permanent block and as soon as the hour is up you'll be able to resume sending another block of up to 50.

The follow on question is why you're still using insecure email sending on port 25 with no SSL? I'm pretty sure when the new TalkTalk mail comes online that insecure sending will be ceased.

Here's the settings you need for talktalk mail.

[MusicComms]

Thank you

[MusicComms]

Thank you

[Gondola]

Hi John

Thank you for the double thank you. As my thank you I've given you a double like on each!

[MusicComms]

Just tried to change the port settings to those recomennded and could not connect to the server, so reverted back to the deafult outgoing 25 and incoming 110 and it is now ok again?

Also my problem has sorted itself out now, after two emails were just returned after the server had been trying to send them for 24 hours....the recipients probably no longer exist and my emails were perhaps held in queues....hence my problem I think

Anyway I will take your advice and limit the emails I send in any one hour

Thanks

JB 

[Gondola]

Hi John

Port 110 tells me that you're using POP3 settings.  If you're using security software, and in particular Avast or Kaspersky, just disable that to test the email settings.  Kaspersky blocks the secure ports so stops you using secure email which itself is suspicious.  If that's the issue I'll give you the settings to fix it.

Here's the POP3 / SMTP settings in Windows Live Mail style:  

Incoming server information
Server type: POP
Server address: mail.talktalk.net     Port: 995
Requires a secure connection (SSL): tick
Authenticate using: Clear text
Logon user name: your_full_email@talktalk.net

Outgoing server information
Server address: smtp.talktalk.net     Port: 587
Requires a secure connection (SSL): tick
Requires authentication: tick

[OCE_Ady]

Hi MusicComms, it looks like Gondola is getting you sorted. Please let us know how you get on.