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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

Sending of the message failed. The Outgoing server (SMTP) smtp.east.cox.net does not support the selected authentication method. Please change the 'Authenticati

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helenozee
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Ever since the last update a couple days ago, I get this when I hit send. Sometimes it takes one more try, sometimes multiple tries. How do I fix this?

Sending of the message failed. The Outgoing server (SMTP) smtp.east.cox.net does not support the selected authentication method. Please change the 'Authentication method' in 'Account Settings | Outgoing Server (SMTP)'

Ever since the last update a couple days ago, I get this when I hit send. Sometimes it takes one more try, sometimes multiple tries. How do I fix this? Sending of the message failed. The Outgoing server (SMTP) smtp.east.cox.net does not support the selected authentication method. Please change the 'Authentication method' in 'Account Settings | Outgoing Server (SMTP)'

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christ1
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Check with your email provider what the supported authentication method is, and compare that with your setting.