{"id":445,"date":"2026-04-29T17:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/?p=445"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:21:27","slug":"smtp-relay-options-for-vm6-networks-vps-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/04\/29\/smtp-relay-options-for-vm6-networks-vps-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"SMTP Relay Options for VM6 Networks VPS Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<article>\n\n<p>\nRunning your own VPS gives you flexibility and control, but sending email directly from a server can quickly become complicated.\nAt <strong>VM6 Networks<\/strong>, we provide fast and reliable\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/uk-vps-hosting\">UK VPS hosting<\/a>, but outbound email delivery is one area where using a specialist SMTP relay is often the smarter choice.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nMany VPS providers restrict outbound <strong>Port 25<\/strong> to protect network reputation, reduce spam abuse, and prevent IP blacklisting.\nInstead of requesting Port 25 access for every server, most users are better off using an SMTP relay provider.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2>Why Use an SMTP Relay with Your VM6 VPS?<\/h2>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>No Port 25 required:<\/strong> SMTP relay services usually work over ports 587 or 465.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Better deliverability:<\/strong> Relay providers specialise in getting email into inboxes.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Less server maintenance:<\/strong> No need to manage Postfix, Exim, DKIM signing, queues, or blacklist monitoring yourself.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Works with WordPress:<\/strong> Most services integrate easily with SMTP plugins.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Ideal for transactional email:<\/strong> Password resets, invoices, contact forms, order emails, and app notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Free SMTP Relay Services<\/h2>\n\n<p>\nThese providers are suitable for small websites, WordPress installs, development projects, and low-volume transactional email.\nLimits and pricing can change, so always check the provider\u2019s current pricing page before relying on them in production.\n<\/p>\n\n<table>\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Provider<\/th>\n      <th>Free Allowance<\/th>\n      <th>Best For<\/th>\n      <th>Main Catch<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Brevo<\/td>\n      <td>300 emails\/day<\/td>\n      <td>WordPress sites and small businesses<\/td>\n      <td>Daily limit does not roll over<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>SMTP2GO<\/td>\n      <td>1,000 emails\/month<\/td>\n      <td>Reliable low-volume sending<\/td>\n      <td>Lower monthly allowance<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>SendPulse SMTP<\/td>\n      <td>12,000 emails\/month<\/td>\n      <td>Free transactional email volume<\/td>\n      <td>Account limits and approval may apply<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Mailtrap<\/td>\n      <td>Free testing\/sending plans available<\/td>\n      <td>Developers and testing workflows<\/td>\n      <td>Best suited to development and transactional use<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Mailjet<\/td>\n      <td>6,000 emails\/month, 200\/day<\/td>\n      <td>Simple SMTP relay and email marketing<\/td>\n      <td>Daily cap on the free plan<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>Low-Cost Paid SMTP Relay Services<\/h2>\n\n<table>\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Provider<\/th>\n      <th>Typical Starting Cost<\/th>\n      <th>Best For<\/th>\n      <th>Why Choose It?<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Mail.baby<\/td>\n      <td>$1\/month + usage<\/td>\n      <td>VPS users needing cheap relay access<\/td>\n      <td>Very low entry cost and simple SMTP relay setup<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Amazon SES<\/td>\n      <td>Pay-as-you-go<\/td>\n      <td>High-volume transactional email<\/td>\n      <td>Extremely low cost at scale<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>SMTP2GO Paid<\/td>\n      <td>Paid tiers available from low monthly plans<\/td>\n      <td>Businesses wanting strong deliverability<\/td>\n      <td>Good reputation, reports, and support<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Postmark<\/td>\n      <td>Paid plans from around 10,000 emails\/month<\/td>\n      <td>Production transactional email<\/td>\n      <td>Fast, reliable delivery for apps and SaaS platforms<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Mailgun<\/td>\n      <td>Free and paid tiers available<\/td>\n      <td>Developers and API-based sending<\/td>\n      <td>Powerful email API and SMTP support<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>Which SMTP Relay Should VM6 Customers Choose?<\/h2>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Small WordPress website:<\/strong> Brevo or Mailjet<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Developer testing:<\/strong> Mailtrap<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Cheap VPS-friendly SMTP relay:<\/strong> Mail.baby<\/li>\n  <li><strong>High-volume app email:<\/strong> Amazon SES<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Reliable production transactional email:<\/strong> Postmark or SMTP2GO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>How to Use an SMTP Relay on a VM6 VPS<\/h2>\n\n<p>\nMost SMTP providers will give you the following details:\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>SMTP hostname<\/li>\n  <li>SMTP port, usually 587 or 465<\/li>\n  <li>SMTP username<\/li>\n  <li>SMTP password or API key<\/li>\n  <li>SPF, DKIM, and sometimes DMARC DNS records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\nOnce configured, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/uk-vps-hosting\">VM6 UK VPS<\/a> can send email securely without needing direct outbound Port 25 access.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2>Important DNS Records<\/h2>\n\n<p>\nFor best deliverability, always configure:\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>SPF:<\/strong> Authorises the SMTP provider to send mail for your domain.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>DKIM:<\/strong> Adds cryptographic signing to prove the message is genuine.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>DMARC:<\/strong> Helps mailbox providers decide how to handle unauthorised mail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n<p>\nRunning your own mail server is possible, but for most VPS users it is not worth the deliverability risk, maintenance, or blacklist management.\nUsing a trusted SMTP relay is easier, safer, and more reliable.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nIf you need a fast Linux or Windows VPS to host your website, application, or WordPress project, explore our\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/uk-vps-hosting\">UK VPS hosting plans at VM6 Networks<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running your own VPS gives you flexibility and control, but sending email directly from a server can quickly become complicated. 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