Users -need to use the SMTP Authentication method for sending 'adams.net' mail from non-Adams Internet connections.

Use of stmp.adams.net 'adams.net' account with another Internet connection (AT&T, Comcast, Frontier, Mediacom, Verizon, etc.) may experience problems sending mail out through their providers' mail servers.  Many other ISPs are starting to block outbound mail through their servers that contain sender addresses of other domains (such as 'adams.net').  In this way they are helping to minimize the problem of 'spoofed' addresses used for spam.

If you are using an 'adams.net' account on another provider, you should begin using SMTP Authentication as soon as possible for sending out your 'adams.net' messages.

If you try to send email with your Adams account through another providers' mail system to another  'adams.net' address your message may be rejected with this error. 

Failed Recipient: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To correct this you must set up SMTP Authentication.  Instructions are available here:

SMTP Authentication Guide

Assistance for setting up SMTP Authentication is also available by calling our Internet technical support number, 1-877-50-ADAMS (1-877-502-3267).  You may also email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Please be sure to specify the mail program you are using.

To minimize the amount of spam received from 'spoofed' addresses, Adams blocks any incoming messages containing an 'adams.net' sender address that do not originate from an Adams connection or through an Adams mail server .

This  may also affect messages forwarded from other providers or domain names and may also affect messages emailed from websites. While we have tried to accomodate as many of these situations as we can, we are not aware of all possible combinations of legitimate servers and must rely on our users' assistance to notify us of problems.