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SMTP failure stages

Use the response and stage without exposing secrets.

Record safe context

Capture timestamp, generated SMTP username, client product/version, and exact SMTP response. Never include the password, OAuth token, recipient list, or message content.

Current generic responses

The current server intentionally returns generic authentication and submission failures rather than exposing internal details. Diagnose using the stage: connect, STARTTLS, authenticate, MAIL FROM, RCPT TO, or DATA.