SMTP Settings (Outgoing Email)
This page configures the E-mail SMTP server used to send K2 related E-mail notifications. If you selected the Use Exchange for mail integration option on the Exchange Server Configuration page, you will not see this page.
This step of the install does not log onto the SMTP server, it only checks that a connection is possible. To configure a password for the SMTP server, use the Connection String Editor to edit the SMTP connection.
For backwards compatibility considerations for future versions, the From Address specified above must be a unique e-mail address and mailbox dedicated for use by the K2 Server only.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| SMTP Server | The name of the physical server to send K2 related E-mails. |
| Test | Use the Test button to test the connection to the SMTP Server. |
| Port | The TCP Port of the SMTP Server. |
| Use TLS encryption for connection | Enables the use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt communications with the SMTP Server. |
| From Address | A unique e-mail address and mailbox dedicated for use by the K2 Server only. |
What to do on this page
To configure the SMTP E-Mail Server details:
- Enter the physical machine name of the SMTP Server.
- Enter the address for the K2 Server e-mail account.
Note: For backwards compatibility considerations for future versions, the From Address specified here must be a unique e-mail address and mailbox dedicated for use by the K2 Server only. - Click Next to proceed.