>Can the IP address of the SMTP server be used in the cfg file >instead of a FQDN? Yes, if you're using LISTSERV 14.3 or later: <http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/1.8e/relnotes/LISTSERV14.3-Release-Notes.html#miscfixes> (With earlier LISTSERV versions it still may work, depending on the operating system, but it is not officially supported.) Thanks, -- Jacob Haller, Technical Support, L-Soft international, Inc LISTSERV (R) is a registered trademark of L-Soft. Support is available 9:00-18:00 ET, Monday-Friday except on the following holidays: <http://www.lsoft.com/resources/holidays.asp> L-Soft offers a full range of Consulting services, delivered remotely or on-site. See here for details: <http://www.lsoft.com/products/consulting.asp>