how do I

How do i create my own email server for free? is there anyway to do this using my own PC? I want to set up an email server for a business I am starting.

I understand that I have to have a domain name and hosting but how would I set up my own email server if II have a host and a domain?

theres a few programs that can do it.

theres Free SMTP Server .. which is free IF you send under 10 emails a day.

if you googled for your question, you would find plenty results and downloads. Most you have to pay for though.

Mr_Cheese wrote: theres a few programs that can do it.

theres Free SMTP Server .. which is free IF you send under 10 emails a day.

if you googled for your question, you would find plenty results and downloads. Most you have to pay for though. hmm cheese, what about the linux options?

to the op, check out Sendmail for the linux platform, is 'free' of course

http://ww.hotscripts.com

check through there, tos of scripts for email servs

For Linux I would suggest Postfix or Qmail (avoid Sendmail), for Windows Free SMTP Server or 1st SMTP Server.

I've tried installing a SMTP-server but it hasn't worked. I believe my ISP is blocking mail servers as default. :@