Create an SMTP endpoint

To add a new SMTP endpoint:
  1. Click the Libraries drop-down menu and select Endpoints.
  2. Click the Add Endpoints drop-down menu and select SMTP.
  3. The New SMTP Endpoint dialog appears.

General

Enter basic endpoint details:
  • Name: Provide a unique name for the endpoint.
  • Description: Optionally, enter a description to help identify the purpose or scope of this endpoint.
  • Host/IP address: Enter the Host/IP address
  • Port: The port number is usually 587.
  • From Email: Enter a valid email address from which messages and attachments are sent through this server.
  • Authentication Method: Search for and select an authentication method from the authentication method library, or click Add New Authentication Method to create one without leaving the endpoint configuration screen. For more information, see SMTP authentication method.

Connection

Configure connection parameters:
  • SSL certificate errors: To ignore SSL certificate errors, select the check box.
    Note: Disabling SSL certificate validation may expose your connection to potential security risks. Only enable this option for trusted endpoints.
  • Use TLS: To enable Use TLS, select the check box.
  • Data Timeouts: Enter the number of seconds to wait when sending data to or receiving data from the host in the Data Timeouts field.

Retry

Define retry behavior:
  • Retry Count: Number of extra times that a transfer is retried.
  • Retry Delay: The time between each retry.
  • Use the time unit drop-down menu to select a time measurement for the retry delay.

Save the endpoint

Click Save to create the endpoint