diff --git a/docs/email/running-a-mail-server/index.md b/docs/email/running-a-mail-server/index.md
index 80de03b6a5a..0b8b43d76d7 100644
--- a/docs/email/running-a-mail-server/index.md
+++ b/docs/email/running-a-mail-server/index.md
@@ -245,8 +245,8 @@ Here are some of the typical mail ports:
 * `143`: IMAP
 * `993`: IMAPS (encrypted)
 * `25`: SMTP (sometimes blocked by ISPs)
-* `587`: SMTP (actually the preferred non-encrypted port for outgoing connections from mail clients)
-* `465`: SSMTP (encrypted)
+* `587`: SMTP (The preferred non-encrypted port for outgoing connections from mail clients. Use STARTTLS for encryption.)
+* `465`: SMTP (should only be used for legacy support)
 
 If you're using a firewall, be sure to edit the rules for your mail server's ports. See Linode's guide to [configuring a firewall](/docs/security/securing-your-server/#configure-a-firewall) for more information.