SMTP Configuration Guide

1. Log into cPanel:

   • Access cPanel: Navigate to your website's cPanel by entering your domain followed by /cpanel (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/cpanel).
   • Authenticate: Enter your cPanel username and password to log in.

2. Find Email Accounts:

   • Navigate: In the cPanel dashboard, locate and click on Email Accounts under the Email section.

3. Access SMTP Settings:

   • Select Email Account: Choose the email account you want to use for sending emails.
   • Device Connection: Click on Connect Devices or Set Up Mail Client next to the selected email account.
   • Note Settings: Write down the SMTP settings provided, which typically include:
     • SMTP Server (Host)
     • Username (typically your full email address)
     • Password (email account password)
     • SMTP Port (commonly 587 for TLS or 465 for SSL)

Step 2: Update SMTP Settings in CarDeer Admin Panel

1. Log In to CarDeer Admin Panel:

   • Access: Use your credentials to log into the backend of your CarDeer application.

2. Navigate to Email Settings:

   • Settings Menu: In the admin dashboard, click on Settings, then select Email to access the email settings page.

3. Enter SMTP Details:

   • Configuration: Fill in the SMTP settings fields with the details you obtained from cPanel:
     • SMTP Host: e.g., mail.yourdomain.com
     • SMTP Username: your full email address
     • SMTP Password: your email account password
     • SMTP Port: 587 for TLS or 465 for SSL
     • From Email Address: the email address you want the emails to come from
     • From Name: the name that will appear as the sender

4. Save Changes:

   • Apply Settings: After entering all details, click on Save Changes to apply and activate the SMTP settings.

By following these steps, you will configure your email services to use a custom SMTP server through the CarDeer Admin Panel, ensuring your outgoing emails are properly managed.