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+# smtp2http
+SMTP to HTTP gateway
+
+Usage
+-----
+Begin listening for incoming messages over SMTP and post them to the
+specified HTTP endpoint.
+```sh
+smtp2http https://dev-services.zingle.me/inbound-communication/email
+```