inbound connector disable state (Rocketseed)

Question

The Rocketseed, inbound connector with onprmeise type along with ip address is created in disable state.

Step 2 – Smarthost connector – Return branded mails to Office 365 for final delivery

https://www.rocketseed.com/email-signature-compatibility/microsoft/set-up-office-365-email-signature/

Please confirm can we get it enabled without following below article ?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/mail-flow-best-practices/use-connectors-to-configure-mail-flow/inbound-connector-faq#q-im-using-a-third-party-add-on-service-to-process-emails-that-are-composed-by-users-of-my-exchange-online-organization-before-theyre-sent-to-the-internet-i-need-to-create-an-inbound-connector-of-onpremises-type-to-relay-emails-from-the-third-party-service-for-my-organization-what-do-i-need-to-do

Answer 1

Hi @ O365 Buddy，

Inbound connectors can't be enabled directly either through the admin center or PowerShell.

Legitimately enabling and using inbound connector must contact Microsoft support and provide a business justification.

You can contact M365 support in the admin portal in the following ways:

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