Gateways
- 21 Jul 2024
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Gateways
- Updated on 21 Jul 2024
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Gateway configuration allows users to set up and manage SMTP servers efficiently. Users can add new gateways, and define server details including Server Name / IP Address, Port, From Name, From Address, Username, and Password. An Active toggle ensures seamless routing of email notifications through designated servers.
Configure Gateways
To configure new gateways, perform the following steps:
On the Gateways List page, click New Gateway + icon to configure a new group.
Figure: Gateways List page - New Gateway icon
On the New Gateway configuration page, enter the required details as shown below and click Save.
Figure: New Gateway configuration
Figure: Success message
Let’s understand the fields and their significance.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Gateway Type * | The gateway type determines the protocol and method used for routing notifications. Currently, SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the available option, which is used for sending email notifications. |
Gateway Name * | Enter a unique and descriptive name for the gateway configuration. Example: Primary SMTP Server, Backup Email Gateway, Marketing Notifications. |
Active | Use this toggle switch to enable or disable the gateway configuration. |
SMTP Server Details | |
Server Name/IP Address * | Enter the server name or IP address of the SMTP server that will handle the email notifications. This should be the address where the SMTP service is hosted. Example: smtp.example.com, 192.168.1.10 |
Port * | Enter the port number used to connect to the SMTP server. This port must be open and correctly configured on the server to handle SMTP traffic. |
From Name* | Enter the display name that will appear in the "From" field of the email notifications. This name helps recipients identify the sender of the email. Example: Company Support, Marketing Team, Notification System |
From Address * | Enter the email address that will appear in the "From" field of the email notifications. Example: support@company.com, marketing@company.com, no-reply@company.com |
Username | Enter the username required to authenticate with the SMTP server. Example: user@company.com, smtp_user, notifications_user |
Password | Enter the password associated with the username for authenticating with the SMTP server. |
The saved gateway will be displayed on the Gateways List page.
Figure: Gateways List page - New gateway configuration
Note
To modify gateway details, click the Gateway Name hyperlink. This will open the Edit Gateway page, where you can make the necessary changes.
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