Instant Replay – MS Exchange
Instant Replay Feature Explained
The Instant Replay feature allows users to send (or resend) an email from Spambrella to their messaging server. This may be useful in the following situations:
- The original email failed to be delivered (bounced/expired)
- The original email was deleted by the user
If a user is attempting to send an email that has already been sent, they should be aware that if the email already exists in the destination server’s database then many mail systems may not deliver the email again. This will depend on the mail system in use and how it handles duplication.
Microsoft Exchange, for example, has a default duplicate database setting of 7 days. This means if an email comes in with the same messageID and client submit time within 7 days of the original, it will delete it as a duplicate. Therefore the user who uses Instant Replay feature to resend an email less than 7 days old will not get the message.
If you are using Microsoft Exchange and wish to enable retrieving messages within 7 days of receipt of the original, please follow the instructions on how to change this setting, available here.
If you are using another email application you should investigate to see if you have the option to adjust this value.
Instant Replay Feature is available only for the customers who have subscribed to the Businessor above services packages – See service packages here.
Please Note
This feature cannot be used with customers using Microsoft 365 as a mailbox. This is due to how Office 365 handles duplicate message detection.
FAQ’s
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Frequently asked questions
In what situations would I use Instant Replay to resend an email?
What is Instant Replay, and how does it work with Microsoft Exchange?
Why can’t Instant Replay be used with Microsoft 365 mailboxes?
How does Exchange’s 7-day duplicate database setting affect Instant Replay, and why does it matter?
How can I enable retrieving messages within 7 days of receipt in Exchange to use Instant Replay?
Which Spambrella service packages include Instant Replay?
Does Instant Replay work with email servers other than Microsoft Exchange?
What steps are involved to enable Instant Replay for my organization, and what prerequisites exist?
What are the limitations or caveats of using Instant Replay?
What support options are available if I encounter issues with Instant Replay?
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