In this section we ll create some powershell scripts to allow you to easily ensure the connector is working properly.
Office 365 smtp relay powershell.
Mail from powershell using office 365 smtp.
Below is a snippet you can use to send email via this method.
We will be using office 365 smtp to relay the mails.
Senders are not bound by the 30 messages per minute or 10 000 recipients per day limits.
In order to send an email from powershell we will need to specify an smtp server.
To open powershell right click the start button and choose windows powershell.
Smtp simple mail transfer protocol is used when you set up an on premises multi function printer scanner fax or line of business lob application that needs to send email.
All i had to do is enter the credentials and then send a test email.
Testing the office 365 smtp relay connector with powershell.
If some or all of your mailboxes are in office 365 there are a few options available.
After creating the connector prepare to test it out.
Microsoft 365 or office 365 smtp relay has higher sending limits than smtp client submission.
We will have to fill out couple of parameters before triggering the send mailmessage command which will relay the email.
Use the following information for sending a test email through office 365 using powershell.
It is very easy to check if your smtp server is working correctly by simply utilizing powershell.
Trying to test the office365 smtp relay service to troubleshoot an issue i had with email sending today i came across this little useful command in powershell.
The first method to send email is via smtp client submission or smtp authenticated submission.
Enter the following command.
Smtp relay client smtp submission or direct send.
Microsoft 365 or office 365 smtp relay does not require the use of a licensed microsoft 365 or office 365 mailbox to send emails.
However office 365 requires authenticating the user account and does not play fair the traditional way.
Everyone is familiar with sending a test email through an smtp server using telnet.