What are SMTP Servers?
An SMTP server is a facility sending alert notifications via email service when setting up alerts under alerts config. To use the SMS functionality an SMTP server is required.
- Host - Enter the SMTP server to be used
- Port - By default the value selected will be 587. Note that the source number must be a numeric value if specified.
- Username - SMTP login username
- Password - SMTP login password
- Sender Email - This can be an individual/organisation email sender address
- Enable SSL - Enable(recommended) for secured connection
- Test Email - After adding the above fields, click on Test Email button to check SMTP settings. An email should be received on the sender's email.
- Save - Clicking on Save will add the SMTP configuration