SMTP Configuration Guide - AdFox Email Setup

SMTP Setup

SMTP Configuration Guide
This guide provides detailed steps on how to obtain SMTP details from your cPanel and how to configure these settings in your AdFox Admin Panel.

Step 1: Obtain SMTP Details from cPanel

  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 AdFox Admin Panel

  1. Log In to AdFox Admin Panel:

    • Access: Use your credentials to log into the backend of your AdFox 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 AdFox Admin Panel, ensuring your outgoing emails are properly managed.

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