What Does SMTP Stand For?
SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SMTP, or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is a communication protocol used for sending and receiving email messages over the Internet. It facilitates the transmission of emails between servers and is essential for the functionality of email applications. SMTP operates on a client-server model, where the client initiates a request to the server to send messages, ensuring the reliable delivery of emails through various routing mechanisms. Its simplicity and effectiveness make it a fundamental component of email communication systems.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym