SMTP Settings
  • 20 Mar 2024
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SMTP Settings

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Overview

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is a communication protocol used for email transmission. SMTP must be configured in order to receive job email notifications and to reset passwords. Contact your organization's IT or Network Administrator for SMTP details.



The settings that must be configured are listed below.

SettingDescription
SaveSave any changes made to the SMTP configuration settings.
Send Test EmailSends a test email to your user's email address to verify SMTP settings.
HostThe server name for the SMTP server.
PortThe port that the mail server expects communications to come through. The port should typically be set to one of the following values:
  • 25: clear text SMTP port
  • 587: encrypted SMTP using TLS
User TLS?Check this option to encrypt SMTP traffic using the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol.
Use Default CredentialsCheck this option to authenticate using the service account Validatar runs under instead of entering specific credentials. 
Username (optional)SMTP username
Password (optional)Changes SMTP password
From AddressThe displayed sender's address.

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