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Beyond email forwarding: How ImprovMX SMTP enhances your email workflow

By Antoine Minoux

ImprovMX started as an email forwarding service, but with SMTP sending, it's become a complete email solution. Here's how SMTP transforms your email workflow.

What is ImprovMX SMTP?

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) allows you to send emails from your custom domain address. Instead of just receiving forwarded emails, you can reply and compose messages as yourname@yourdomain.com.

Why it matters

Without SMTP, replies from your personal email expose your real address. With ImprovMX SMTP, every email you send appears to come from your professional domain.

How to set it up

  1. Create SMTP credentials in your ImprovMX dashboard
  2. Add DKIM and DMARC DNS records for authentication
  3. Configure your email client (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird) with the SMTP settings

Key features

  • DKIM signing for improved deliverability
  • DMARC compliance
  • Works with any email client that supports SMTP
  • Multiple SMTP credentials per domain

Use cases

  • Freelancers maintaining a professional image
  • Startups needing branded email on a budget
  • Developers who want email infrastructure without the complexity

Available on

SMTP sending is available on Premium and Pro plans.