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Ndlovumm
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Feb 24, 2020

SMTP 530 Error

Has anyone encountered error 530 on smtp?

I have configured smtp on my big-ip but when i run a test mail I'm getting the below error message

 

[<-] 220 host1.mic.co.za Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service ready at Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:08:26 +0200

[->] HELO host1.mic.co.za

[<-] 250 host2.mic.co.za Hello [172.172.172.120]

[->] MAIL FROM:<root@Big-ip.mic.co.za>

[<-] 530 5.7.1 Client was not authenticated

ssmtp: 530 5.7.1 Client was not authenticated

 

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  • Hi,

     

    Sometimes SMTP server require authentication from client (BIG-IP). Have you configure username and password on BIG-IP?

      • NUT2889's avatar
        NUT2889
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        Hi,

         

        Let you imagine when you need to send email from desktop application to your email server. You need to login by your email account right. For BIG-IP or other client connect with SMTP server has the same thing.

  • Normally SMTP 530 error occurs due to below issues,

     

    1. Invalid Authentication (wrong login creds)
    2. Invalid recipient's mail
    3. Blacklisted/Blocked IP Address

     

    Also error code 530 implies 530, Must issue a STARTTLS command first. Encryption required for requested authentication mechanism.

     

     

    Hope it helps!

     

    Mayur

     

     

    • Ndlovumm's avatar
      Ndlovumm
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      May you please advise which credentials are you reffering to?