Email

Port 465

SMTPS

Encrypted email submission via implicit TLS (SMTPS)

Port
465
Protocol
TCP
Service
SMTPS
Security
Safe
Full name: SMTP over TLS (SMTPS / SMTP SSL)

What is port 465?

Port 465 is used for SMTP email submission with implicit TLS encryption — the TLS handshake occurs immediately upon connection. Originally deprecated by IANA, it was officially reinstated by RFC 8314 as the preferred port for email clients that submit outgoing mail. Major providers including Gmail and Outlook support it. The alternative is port 587 with STARTTLS upgrade.

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