How Email Works

In order to make the best use of anything it helps if you have an understanding of how it works. This is especially true when it doesn't work as you expect.

In this section you will learn about the technology behind email and how the various email components work and fit together.

We also will look at the various services and what they do and don't do.

It will help you when evaluating email solutions and if you are troubleshooting email problems or trying to configure email clients and systems.

• Understanding the Sending and Receiving Process
• SMTP Basics and SMTP Authentication
• Email Forwarding
• Email Encryption and Digital Signatures
• Read Receipts and Email Tracking