MTA Protocol

The MTA (Mail Transfer Agent) protocol is a set of rules that email servers use to send, route, and deliver emails across the internet. When you send an email, your email client communicates with your local mail server (MTA), which then follows these rules to find and connect with the recipient’s mail server. The process involves verifying addresses, handling delivery attempts, and relaying messages securely. Essentially, the MTA protocol ensures that your email travels reliably from your device to the recipient’s inbox, coordinating multiple servers to achieve seamless communication.