How to Create SMTP Connector in Exchange 2013/2016
Log into Exchange Administration Center:
- Navigate to Mail Flow
- Select Send Connectors
- Add a new connector (click the + sign)
- Add a relevant name for this connector, Eg: SpamWeederOutFilter
- Select : Internet (For example, to send internet mail)and click Next
- Select Route mail through smart hosts
- Add the SMARTHOST by clicking on the + sign
- Click Save
- Click Next
- If you are using an IP outgoing user leave None / If you are using an Authenticating user select Basic Authentication > Input the Outgoing User and Password
- Click Next
- *Address space: > Click the + sign and in the *Full Qualified Domain Name (FQDN): input *
- Click Save and Next
- *Source server: - Click on the + sign and select the server from the list
- Click OK and Finish
You need to ensure that the port 587 is being used:
- Open the Exchange Management Shell
- Run the following:
Set-SendConnector -identity "NAME OF CONNECTOR" -Port:587