Operating Instructions
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General settings
Configuring an SMTP server
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9.1 Configuring an SMTP server
SMTP settings configures an SMTP server to send emails through the Operation
application. Common uses for email include alarm notification, automatic email of
exported trend data or emailing generated reports.
Note
Contact your IT department for the proper SMTP settings.
Configuring an SMTP server for sending emails through the Operation
application
NOTICE
Corporate network restrictions may prevent you from using the configuration settings
outlined in this section.
Please clarify the network security policies at each site.
1. Select > > SMTP settings to display the SMTP settings from the project
database.
2. Use the information in the following table to update the settings.
3. To save your changes, click Apply.
The Test connection dialog box displays.
4. To send a test email, enter an email address in the Recipient field and click Test.
Otherwise, click Cancel to finish the configuration.
5. If the test fails, click Edit to review the settings and fix any errors. If the settings are
correct, contact your IT department.
Table 9: SMTP settings dialog box.
Setting
Description
SMTP server
The name of the SMTP server being used to route emails. For
example, smtp.gmail.com.
User name
The user name of an account that is allowed to send emails using the
SMTP server. For example, username@gmail.com.
Password
The password for the specified account that is allowed to send emails.
For security, the actual characters do not display in this field.
Sender
The email address from which all Operation emails are sent. For
example, server@sample.com.
Port number
Port used by the SMTP server. Ports 465 (default) and 587 are
supported. Contact your IT department for the proper settings at your
site.
Note
There are no restrictions on the port for the SMTP configuration.
However, many ISPs and hosting providers block or restrict SMTP
connections on port 25 due to security risks.
SSL and Plain text/TLS radio
buttons
Select the SSL radio button to use the SSL security protocol when
sending emails. Otherwise, select the Plain text/TLS radio button to
send emails without SSL encryption.