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504

Parameter Not Implemented

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

What does this error mean?

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

Common Causes

  • lock
    Unsupported Auth Method

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

  • code
    Invalid Encoding

    The specified encoding parameter isn't recognized or supported.

  • extension
    Extension Parameter

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

  • How to Fix

    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.

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

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