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  • doctordns's avatar
    doctordns
    Brass Contributor
    Feb 11, 2024
    So far as I can tell, the answer is NO. There is no way to install the MS SMTP service on Server 2025. Sadly, someone at MSFT forgot how useful this is to many of us and has removed it with no consultation.,
    • NZ_BenThomas's avatar
      NZ_BenThomas
      MVP
      Feb 12, 2024
      It's been a deprecated feature since WS2012....The writing has been on the wall, and because of the preview you know ahead of GA that it's not going to be there anymore. WS2022 still supports it and will be around for quite a while yet, so it's not like there won't be a supported way as soon as WS2025 is released. But time to start looking at alternatives like linux postfix if you want on-prem still, or using Exchange Onine, Azure Communication Services or SendGrid
      • seatech's avatar
        seatech
        Copper Contributor
        Feb 12, 2025

        An old solution was hMail Server, it's a light app that it's still around with all the features you would need. Check to make sure there no vulnerabilities with the available version. 

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