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Alternatively, you can provide your own STMP server details.   Our system will authenticate with your server and send the messages.  You can provide multiple SMTP account to increase the delivery rate and potentially overcome any your SMTP server account sending limits.

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Important Note: Generally speaking, we discourage using your own SMTP server because:

  • Normal SMTP accounts do not allow the volume necessary for a mass notification system

  • Throughput is often much slower than the AppArmor SMTP server, and

  • Password policies mean that SMTP accounts need to be updated frequently with new credentials

If you have concerns, please consult with the AppArmor Support Team to determine the best configuration for your environment.

Steps for Configuration

The following fields can be modified in the Dashboard under Communications -> Alerting Mechanisms -> Email (View Details) -> Email Server.

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