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Start or stop the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol service

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To start or stop the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol service

  • Using the Windows interface

  • Using a command line

Using the Windows interface

  1. Open Services.

  2. In the details pane, right-click Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), and then click the appropriate service state.

Note

  • To open Services, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Services.

Using a command line

  1. Open Command Prompt.

  2. Type:

    net {start|stop} smtpsvc

Value Description

net {start|stop}

Starts or stops a service.

smtpsvc

Specifies the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) service.

Notes

  • To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.

  • To view the complete syntax for this command, at a command prompt, type:

    net {start|stop} /?

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Configure the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Service