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docs(smtp-transport) Add Troubleshooting steps (lettre#692)
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Alternatively only unit tests can be run by doing `cargo test --lib`.

## Troubleshooting

These are general steps to be followed when troubleshooting SMTP related issues.

- Ensure basic connectivity, ensure requisite ports are open and daemons are listening.
- Confirm that your service provider allows traffic on the ports being used for mail transfer.
- Check SMTP relay authentication and configuration.
- Validate your DNS records. (DMARC, SPF, DKIM, MX)
- Verify your SSL/TLS certificates are setup properly.
- Investigate if filtering, formatting, or filesize limits are causing messages to be lost, delayed, or blocked by relays or remote hosts.

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