# Smtp proxy to external smtp server

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/smtp-proxy-to-external-smtp-server/207052>\
**Category:** NGINX\
**Created:** [May 17, 2011, 8:59am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/smtp-proxy-to-external-smtp-server/207052 "2011-05-17T08:59:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 17, 2011, 8:59am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/smtp-proxy-to-external-smtp-server/207052/1 "2011-05-17T08:59:46Z")

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Hi all

## Can nginx used as smtp proxy connecting to an external smtp server? The external smtp server requires smtp auth.

Thanks  
Mike

Posted at Nginx Forum:

> **[smtp proxy to external smtp server](https://forum.nginx.org/read.php?2,198667,198667#msg-198667)**
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> Hi all Can nginx used as smtp proxy connecting to an external smtp server? The external smtp server requires smtp auth. -- Thanks Mike