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Error 550 when sending messages

When sending messages, the message may not be delivered and you may receive a "bounce" message instead, containing the following error message:

550 Not local host, not a gateway

This problem occurs when your mail program has not been configured to authenticate using a username and password when sending mail. Please double-check your email configuration and ensure that your username and password are sent when sending mail in addition to receiving.

This article was last modified on 2007-07-15.