MTA (Mail Transfer Agent)

A Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) is a software system that manages sending and receiving email messages over the internet. When you send an email, the MTA handles the process of delivering it from your email server to the recipient’s server, routing it through various servers along the way. Similarly, when you receive an email, the recipient’s MTA receives and stores it until you access your inbox. In essence, an MTA acts as a post office, ensuring emails are properly directed and delivered efficiently between senders and recipients.