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url: https://docs.corbitaltech.dev/products/whatsmark/email.md
description: >-
  Learn how to set up SMTP email settings in WhatsMark to ensure smooth email
  delivery for notifications, password resets, and marketing messages.
---

# Email

The Email Settings section in Whatsmark allows users to configure **SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings** to enable email functionality within the platform.

![email](./images/system-settings/email.png)

## 1. Setting Up SMTP Email

* The Email Settings page lets you enter the details required to send emails from your CRM system.

#### How to Configure SMTP Settings

1. Navigate to System **Settings > Email**.
2. Fill in the required fields:
   * **SMTP Protocol:** Select the protocol used for email delivery (default: SMTP)
   * **SMTP Host:** Enter the mail server that will send your emails (e.g., `smtp.gmail.com`)
   * **SMTP Port:** Specify the outgoing mail port (e.g., `465` for SSL, `587` for TLS)
   * **SMTP Username:** Enter the email address used for authentication.
   * **SMTP Password:** Provide the password or app-specific password for your email account.
   * **SMTP Encryption:** Choose the encryption method (`TLS` or `SSL` for secure transmission).
   * **Sender Name:** Enter the name that will appear as the sender (e.g., `WhatsMark Support`).
   * **Sender Email:** Provide the email address from which emails will be sent.
3. Click **Save Changes** to apply the settings

## 2. Sending a Test Email

* Once SMTP settings are configured, you should test if the email system is working correctly.

#### How to Test Your Email Settings:

1. Enter a recipient email in the **Send Test Email** field.
2. Click the **Test** button.
3. Check the recipient’s inbox (or spam folder) to see if the email was received. here we used [mailtrap](https://mailtrap.io/) to test the email.

* **You have to use this email configrations for login details:**
  * When you log in for the first time, you will receive a verification email in your inbox. Click on the **'Verify'** link in the email, and after that, you will be able to access your panel. Make sure to open your email in the same browser where WhatsMark is running.