SMTP Configuration
Configure the SMTP account if you wish to handle your outgoing emails using your Mail Box instead of “Enerpize”‘s default Mail Box.
- From “Settings” in the navigation menu, go to “SMTP Settings“
- Check the box “Send emails using my SMTP” account and start configuring.
- Email Sender Name: Enter the name that will appear in the emails you send.
- Email Address: Enter the email address you want the emails to be sent from.
- Main Password: Enter your password.
- SMTP User Name: Enter your username or email [Based on your mail server, the one used mostly is the email, ex: user@gmail.com].
- SMTP Server: Enter your mail server [Ex. smtp.gmail.com]
- SMTP Port: Enter the mail server’s port number [Ex. 465, for gmail]
- SMTP Server Requires SSL Connection: This will depend on your mail server, check the box if it requires SSL connection.
- Click “Save” once you’re done.
Note: If you get an error message, read on the following sections.
SMTP Configuration for Gmail
Most times, Gmail by default blocks any outside SMTP connection for security purposes and requires SMTP authentication.
To do that:
- Sign into your Gmail account.
- Open this link https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps
- Switch on the “Allow less-secure apps” toggle.
- Go to https://accounts.google.com/DisplayUnlockCaptcha
- Click Continue, you will get the heading “Account access enabled”.
- Go back to Enerpize’s SMTP Settings and Click “Save” again.
- Your SMTP will be enabled successfully and you will receive a test email from Enerpize for confirmation.
SMTP Configuration for Outlook
Getting an error message if you’re an Outlook user means Outlook has blocked outside SMTP connection for security.
To enable access:
- Go to https://account.live.com/Activity
- Sign in to your Outlook account.
- A page appears with your recent activity on your account, including the SMTP blocking.
- Click “This was me” to authenticate your activity.
- Go back to Enerpize’s SMTP Settings and Click “Save” again.
- Your SMTP will be enabled successfully and you will receive a test email from Enerpize for confirmation.