Configuring Custom SMTP Server

You can configure an SMTP server of your choice, for all email deliveries.

Context

Configuring an email server of your choice ensures greater security and flexibility while delivering email for your business.

Procedure

  1. Go to Start of the navigation path (Main Menu) Next navigation step  System Next navigation step  Administration Next navigation step NotificationsEnd of the navigation path.
  2. Select (Edit).
  3. Under Email Server Configuration, select Custom, and fill in the following fields.
    Note

    By default, the Default option is enabled under Email Server Configuration.

    Note

    Make sure that the SMTP server supports StartTLS, to allow secure transfer of emails

    • Host: Enter the address of the host that is reachable over the Internet.

    • Port: Enter the port number of the SMTP account.

    • User Name: Enter a user name for the SMTP account.

    • Password: Enter the password for the SMTP account.

    • Sender Address: Enter a valid email address authorized to send emails using the SMTP account.

  4. Click Check Configuration or select (Save), to successfully validate the configuration details.
    Note

    On clicking Check Configuration an email will be triggered to the user who is logged in.

    Note

    If the configuration is not validated successfully, provide the correct information and check the configuration once again, or contact your administrator.