Configuration mode > Administration > System > Configuring the SMTP server

Configuring the SMTP server

To enable the recorder services to report the malfunctioning or failure of a camera, the software requires the data of an accessible SMTP server.

  1. Activate the SMTP server.
  2. Specify the network address of the SMTP server and the SMTP port number.
  3. Enter the user name and password for the user account.
  4. If necessary, select the encryption method with which the e-mails are to be sent.
    The following encryption methods are available: SSL and TSL.
  5. Enter the sender address.
  6. Click Send test email to check the settings.
  7. Apply the set values if you want to make further settings.
  8. Save the set values to apply the values and conclude input.Internet services like Google might block sign-in attempts. If this is the case you need to configure you corresponding Google account and "allow less secure apps to access your account".