This article contains information about finding out what server your hosting account is on.

In windows. click start->run-> type: cmd
hit enter
type
telnet [domainname.com] 25
Hit enter
This will tell you your server address in the first response after 220-
Port 25 is the mail server, of course you could use other ports.

Note:  Some versions of Windows do not have the Telnet client enabled by default.  You can activate it by going to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > Check Telnet client > Hit OK

Last Updated: 29th of December, 2010     Article ID: 13

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