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# Set Up SMTP Email Settings

> Learn how to configure the SMTP server to send notification emails in the Locker Self-hosted system.

Configuring SMTP allows your Locker Self-hosted system to send notification emails to users, including member invitations, account confirmations, and security alerts.

## Configure SMTP

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open system settings">
    Log in with your Super Admin account > navigate to **Settings** > **Email (SMTP)**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter SMTP information">
    Fill in the following details:

    * **SMTP Host:** The SMTP server address (e.g., `smtp.gmail.com`)
    * **SMTP Port:** The connection port (typically `587` for TLS or `465` for SSL)
    * **Username:** SMTP login username
    * **Password:** SMTP password
    * **Encryption:** Select **TLS** or **SSL**
    * **From Email:** The sender email address (e.g., `noreply@company.com`)
    * **From Name:** The display name (e.g., `Locker System`)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test the connection">
    Click **Send Test Email** to verify the configuration. If you receive the test email successfully, the configuration is correct.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save** to apply the settings.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Common Configurations

| Provider   | Host                            | Port | Encryption |
| ---------- | ------------------------------- | ---- | ---------- |
| Gmail      | smtp.gmail.com                  | 587  | TLS        |
| Outlook    | smtp.office365.com              | 587  | TLS        |
| Amazon SES | email-smtp.region.amazonaws.com | 587  | TLS        |

<Warning>
  If using Gmail, you need to enable **App Password** instead of using your regular Gmail password.
</Warning>