# SMTP
## Configure SMTP
* Open tools menu
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* Click on **Global settings**
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* Then
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SMTP settings
* 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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* Click on **Global settings**
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* Then
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