Email settings in Central Management Server

The Email settings page lets you configure alerting options. These are required when GFI LanGuard Central Management Server needs to send important administrative notifications. To configure sender and recipient details:

1. Click Settings > Email.

2. In the SMTP Server Details area, key in the parameters described below:

Option Description
From email address The sender email address. GFI LanGuard Central Management Server will use this email account to send the required emails.
SMTP Server Key in the IP address of the server through which emails are routed.
Port Define the port number through which emails are routed. Default value is 25
Authentication Enable if SMTP server requires a username and password to authenticate when sending administrative notifications. Enter a username and password in the appropriate fields.
Use SSL Select this option if you have an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer Protocol) encrypted connection to send the required emails.
Send notifications by email Enable to send important administrative notifications via email.

3. In the Email Recipients area, key in the following:

Email Address Emails sent by GFI LanGuard Central Management Server are received by the email addresses configured in this area. Key in the email address in the appropriate field and press the add icon. Add as many email addresses as required.
Verify Email Settings Click Verify Email Settings to verify that email settings are configured correctly.

4. Click Save.