If your SMTP server is not listed in the preconfigured SMTP server list , you can configure the SMTP server manually by providing the following details.
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Select Options > Notifications.
The Notifications page is displayed.
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In the SMTP Server Options area, complete the following fields:
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Host | Your SMTP server hostname. |
| Port | The port to connect to on the SMTP server. Common ports include 25 or 587 for TLS, and 465 for SMTPS(SSL). |
| Encryption | Choose between None, SSL, and TLS. |
| Reject untrusted certificates | Click this checkbox when using an external email services like Gmail, or if you run your own email server with a trusted certificate. This prevents man-in-the-middle attacks by blocking the connection when the mail server presents a certificate that has not been signed by a trusted certificate authority.Do not click the checkbox if you run your own mail server with a self-signed certificate. |
| Username | Username for SMTP authentication. Typically an email address. |
| Password | Password for SMTP authentication. |
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