SMTP Settings

The SMTP settings allow you to configure the email sending options for your Roboexchanger platform. These settings are essential for sending transactional emails, notifications, and other communications to your users. Below are the detailed descriptions and instructions for configuring each setting:

Mail Type #

• Description: Determines the method used for sending emails.
• Required: Yes
• Options:
  • SMTP: Use the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol for sending emails.
  • Sendmail: Use the Sendmail program for sending emails.
• Example: Select “SMTP” if you want to use an SMTP server to send emails.

Mail Encryption #

• Description: Specifies the type of encryption to use for securing email communications.
• Required: Yes
• Options:
  • SSL: Secure Sockets Layer
  • TLS: Transport Layer Security
  • STARTTLS: A way to take an existing insecure connection and upgrade it to a secure connection using SSL/TLS
• Example: Select “TLS” if your SMTP server supports TLS encryption.

Mail Host #

• Description: The hostname of your SMTP server.
• Required: Yes
• Example: “smtp.example.com”

Mail Port #

• Description: The port number used by your SMTP server.
• Required: Yes
• Example: “587” for TLS, “465” for SSL

Mail Username #

• Description: The username used to authenticate with your SMTP server.
• Required: Yes
• Example: “[email protected]“

Mail Password #

• Description: The password used to authenticate with your SMTP server.
• Required: Yes

Mail From Address #

• Description: The email address that will appear in the “From” field of outgoing emails.
• Required: Yes
• Example: “[email protected]“

Mail From Name #

• Description: The name that will appear in the “From” field of outgoing emails.
• Required: Yes
• Example: “Roboexchanger Support”

Configuration Instructions #

1. Mail Type:
   • Navigate to the Settings Menu.
   • Select SMTP Settings.
   • Find the Mail Type option and select either “SMTP” or “Sendmail”.
2. Mail Encryption:
   • Navigate to the Settings Menu.
   • Select SMTP Settings.
   • Find the Mail Encryption option and select either “SSL”, “TLS”, or “STARTTLS”.
3. Mail Host:
   • Navigate to the Settings Menu.
   • Select SMTP Settings.
   • Find the Mail Host field and enter the hostname of your SMTP server.
4. Mail Port:
   • Navigate to the Settings Menu.
   • Select SMTP Settings.
   • Find the Mail Port field and enter the port number used by your SMTP server.
5. Mail Username:
   • Navigate to the Settings Menu.
   • Select SMTP Settings.
   • Find the Mail Username field and enter the username used to authenticate with your SMTP server.
6. Mail Password:
   • Navigate to the Settings Menu.
   • Select SMTP Settings.
   • Find the Mail Password field and enter the password used to authenticate with your SMTP server.
7. Mail From Address:
   • Navigate to the Settings Menu.
   • Select SMTP Settings.
   • Find the Mail From Address field and enter the email address that will appear in the “From” field of outgoing emails.
8. Mail From Name:
   • Navigate to the Settings Menu.
   • Select SMTP Settings.
   • Find the Mail From Name field and enter the name that will appear in the “From” field of outgoing emails.

By configuring these SMTP settings, you can ensure that your platform can send emails reliably and securely. This is crucial for maintaining effective communication with your users and ensuring that they receive important notifications and updates.