# SMTP

## Configure SMTP

* Open tools menu

  > <img src="/files/vTlfxOUujU3ED19qYJfj" alt="" data-size="original">
* Click on **Global settings**

  > <img src="/files/9wXHX0cMClM0zSBv4tDG" alt="" data-size="original">
* Then

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  <figure><img src="/files/oAtV7vC6qOUgmElLRpBv" alt=""><figcaption><p>SMTP settings</p></figcaption></figure>
* Provide the host and SMTP port. For authentication, include a username and password if required.
* Sender email can be any valid email address.

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Once your configuration is done, click on **Update.**

You must then validate your configuration by sending a **Test e-mail**
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Encountering this error often suggests your hostname is linked to a local IP in **/etc/hosts**. Delete the entry to resolve it.
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<div align="left" data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="/files/ru9zG6i8V5rSLlge7tyU" alt=""><figcaption><p>SMTP Error</p></figcaption></figure></div>


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