Mail Notification
Many apps need to send out alerts via e-mail. You can configure outbound mail settings to make sure these alerts get to you.
Installation
This app is automatically installed when another app requires mail alerts.
Menu
You can find this feature in the menu system at the following location:
Configuration
SMTP Host
The hostname of the SMTP server to connect to.
Port
The port to used to send the initial connection request on. SMTP usually uses port 25.
SSL/TLS
Encryption protocol to use when connecting to the host server.
Username
A valid username to authenticate to the server.
Password
A valid password to authenticate to the server.
Test Relay
Once you have configured the mail settings, it is time to ensure e-mails can get through successfully:
- Enter your e-mail address into the Test E-mail box
- Click on
If a successful connection and authentication (if required) is made, you will receive a notification that the test was successful. If the connection could not be made or if authentication using the settings provided failed, you need to go back and check your settings and then repeat the test.
Examples
Local SMTP Server
If you are running a local ClearOS [SMTP Server]] on the same server, you can leave the default in place (for example, port 25 at localhost). Keep in mind, this assumes that your local mail server is either:
- relaying directly and your ISP does not filter/block SMTP (port 25) traffic
- relaying through your ISP's SMTP servers
- configured to relay through an alternative (possibly non-standard port) relay service
Google Mail (Gmail)
With a valid Gmail account, one can easily set up the this app to relay through Google's SMTP server. Here is an example for a user with a Gmail account of “[email protected]”.
- SMTP Host: smtp.gmail.com
- Port: 465
- SSL/TLS: TLS
- Username: [email protected]
- Password: the_password