Configure SMTP

Settings

By default, magento use server environment to send emails. But extension allows you to use custom SMTP host.

To configure custom SMTP, follow these steps:

  1. Go to System > Configuration > Email SMTP.
  2. Set up options you need:
    • Enabled - enable/disable custom SMTP server.
    • Host - host or ip address of your smtp server.
    • Port - the default port is 25, but some smtp server use a custom port.
    • Authorization type - most of smtp servers need an authentication (login/password). Check it if required.
    • Use SSL/TLS - checked it only if the smtp server need a secured connection (ssl, tsl)
    • Login
    • Password
  3. Press Save Config

Example settings for GMail Smtp

  • Enabled: Yes
  • Host: smtp.gmail.com
  • Port: 587
  • Authorization type: Login
  • Use SSL/TLS: TLS
  • Login: example@gmail.com
  • Password: 123456

Logging

  • Enabled Email Logging - all the sent emails are saved at the section Follow Up Email > System > Mail Log
  • Enable Log Cleaning - enable automatic clearing of the Mail Log
  • SMTP Mail Logs are stored for, days - store the emails at the section Mail Log for the specified number of days
Follow Up Email