Configure SMTP email settings in Bold Reports® User Management Server

To send emails from the Bold Reports® User Management Server, configure the SMTP server details.

Which operations need SMTP email settings?

The Bold Reports® User Management Server needs SMTP email settings to perform the following operations:

Account Activation: Sends an email for user account activation.

Forgot Password: Sends request links to reset the password when the user has forgotten it.

Reset Password: Sends links to reset the password.

What SMTP details does the User Management Server need?

The following SMTP details are required to send emails from the Bold Reports® User Management Server.

SMTP Server The SMTP server specifies the public IP address or provider that delivers the emails to the end user's mail box.
SMTP Port The Port number of the SMTP server should vary based on the SMTP server and the connection type(SSL/TLS).
Sender Name The name displayed on the email as the From name.
Sender Email The email address displayed as the From email address in the recipient's email.
Authentication type We support two types of authentication:
  1. Basic Authentication – This default authentication type requires a username and password.
  2. Anonymous Authentication – You can choose this option if you have disabled authentication on your SMTP server.
Username Username of the user with email-sending access.
Password Password of the user.
Enable SSL If SSL is enabled, it will be used to connect with your SMTP server; otherwise, the connection will be made using TLS.

How do I configure SMTP account settings?

To configure an SMTP account in the Bold Reports® User Management Server, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Settings option in the left-side panel and go to Email settings, as shown in the following image. Email Settings page

  2. Fill in the SMTP Server, SMTP port, Sender Name, Sender Email Address, Authentication Type, Username, and Password fields.

  3. Save the settings.

    Email Settings

Frequently asked questions

Which SMTP authentication types are supported?

The User Management Server supports Basic Authentication, the default, which requires a username and password. It also supports Anonymous Authentication for SMTP servers with authentication disabled.

What happens if I do not enable SSL?

If SSL is not enabled, the connection to your SMTP server is made using TLS.

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