Adding an SMTP server

Last Updated : Apr 21, 2022 |

About this task

On the SMTP Servers screen, you can add a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server to send emails to the Configuration Server web portal users. You need to add the SMTP server to send an email with the password reset link to the users who need to restore their passwords.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have an installed and configured SMTP server on your device.

Procedure

  1. On the Security App navigation menu, click SMTP Configuration.
  2. At the top-right corner of the SMTP Servers screen, click the Add icon.
  3. In Host, type the IP address or host name of the SMTP server.
  4. In Port, type the SMTP server port number.
  5. Optional Toggle the Secure switch to encrypt the emails that the Configuration Server sends to the SMTP server.
  6. In Sender's Email, type the email address of the sender.

    The Configuration Server web portal users see this email address when they receive emails from the Configuration Server.

  7. Required In User, type the user name of the SMTP client to authenticate on the SMTP server.
  8. Required In Password, type the password of the SMTP client to authenticate on the SMTP server.
  9. At the bottom-right corner of the screen, click COMMIT.

    The Configuration Server saves the SMTP server configuration details and redirects you to the SMTP Servers screen.