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504

Parameter Not Implemented

The command is supported but the specific parameter used is not implemented.

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What This Error Means

SMTP error 504 indicates a valid command with an unsupported parameter:

  • Authentication mechanism not supported
  • Encoding type not recognized
  • SMTP extension parameter unavailable
  • Feature parameter disabled by policy
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Common Causes

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    Unsupported Auth Method

    The authentication mechanism (PLAIN, LOGIN, CRAM-MD5) isn't supported by the server.

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    Invalid Encoding

    The specified encoding parameter isn't recognized or supported.

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    Extension Parameter

    An SMTP extension parameter that the server doesn't support.

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How to Fix It

1. Try Different Authentication

If related to AUTH, try a different authentication method (PLAIN, LOGIN, or CRAM-MD5).

2. Check Server Capabilities

Use EHLO to check what parameters the server supports before using them.

3. Update Configuration

Configure your mail server to use only standard, widely-supported parameters.

terminal Example Error Message

504 5.5.4 Unrecognized authentication type
504 Command parameter not implemented
504 5.7.4 Unrecognized authentication mechanism

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