Hi Naveen,

> Please let me know if there is a way to test for proper SMTP server
> connectivity using libcurl 'without actually sending an email'.

You can do this with the CURLOPT_CONNECT_ONLY option and setting it to 1.

> Although this could otherwise be done with a simple telnet EHLO
> (or HELO), I would like to know if it can be accomplished using the
> libcurl API(s).

Please note that the connect only option will also log into the SMTP server
after the EHLO if you supply authentication details.

Kind Regards

Steve

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