The email settings allow the system to send emails through a designated SMTP server.
By configuring these settings, users can specify essential details such as the SMTP server name, port number, SSL encryption, and authentication credentials.
Additionally, the system provides options for testing the email configuration to verify that all settings are functioning as expected before sending any real emails.
The table below provides an overview of the necessary fields and their descriptions for setting up the email service.
Field |
Value |
Email Service |
This is where you choose the type of email authentication used. In this case, it is set to "Basic Authentication SMTP," meaning a username and password are used for authentication. |
Server Name |
This is the SMTP server address. You must enter the server name provided by your email service provider, which handles the outgoing emails. |
Port |
This is the port number through which your application connects to the email server. |
Use SSL |
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is used for encrypted email transmission. If checked, the connection to the email server will be encrypted. |
Username |
Enter the email account that will be used to authenticate and send emails. This email account needs to match the configuration provided by the email service provider. |
Password |
Enter the password associated with the email account you provided in the "Username" field. To keep the password secure, it will typically be hidden. |
Email From Address |
This is the email address that appears as the "From" address when sending emails. This can either be the same email address as the "Username" or a custom address. |
Email BCC Address |
To receive copies of emails that you send to your customers or vendors, enter one or more email addresses where copies should be sent. If you enter multiple email addresses, separate them with a semi-colon. Example: john.doe@mail.com;jane.doe@service.org
Note: Email recipients will not be alerted that a copy of the email has been sent to yourself. |
Use Email Service Checkbox |
This checkbox allows you to enable the Send Test Email frame. |
Send Test Email |
This section is for testing whether the configured email settings work correctly. |
To |
In this field, you enter the email address where the test email should be sent. |
Send Test Email |
Select this button to send a test email to the address listed in the "To" field, verifying that the email settings are correctly configured. |
Button |
Select |
Save |
Select the Save button to save your email settings and apply them to the system. |
Close |
Select the Close button to close the Options form. |