Email and Logging
The Email Parameters and Event Logging configuration settings allow you to configure eMuseum to work with your SMTP email server. When Email is configured, eMuseum will use the information to send password reminder emails to registered users upon request (and may also send administrator-level messages to the configured administrator address on certain application events).
Configuring SMTP/email in eMuseum
Default "From" Field Email Address
Enter your default "From" email address here. This address will be displayed to the user receiving emails from eMuseum, and is typically be an address that users should not reply to (e.g., no-reply@ourcollections.org).
Port
Enter the correct Port number here. The default SMTP port number is usually 587, but your SMTP server may require a different port. The port number also depends on the security setting (see below). Please confirm the correct port number with your network administrator.
User Name and Password
Enter the user name and password that will be used to authenticate to the SMTP server if your server does not allow anonymous delivery.
SMTP Host Name
By default, eMuseum uses "localhost" as the name for the SMTP server. If this is not a valid name for your SMTP server, enter the appropriate name, along with a valid user account login and password. The SMTP server IP address may also be used.
Security
Select the security option that is supported by the SMTP server. There are three options available:
None No security. This option is generally not recommended, passwords are send in plain text without encryption.
StartTLS Good security that uses the same port as unencrypted SMTP (usually 587).
TLS (formerly SSL) Good security that uses a dedicated port (usually 465).
Event Logging
By checking the "Enabled Event Logging" box, the subscribed email address will be able to receive log output from application events, such as data imports and indexing, via email.
Test Email
This option allows administrators to email the input email address to test whether the SMTP server is configured correctly and working based on values entered in the "Email Parameters" section.
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