System settings
Log in to the GFI OneGuard PlatformThe main component of GFI OneGuard that connects all the services offered by the product and the database that stores all collected information. and click Settings 
to configure important operational settings. From the left pane choose the settings to configure and apply the necessary changes.
On completion, save and apply all settings by clicking Save Settings in the yellow toolbar.
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| SMTP Settings | Enter your mail server SMTPSimple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is an Internet standard used by GFI OneGuard for electronic mail (email) transmission. SMTP by default uses TCP port 25. information to enable GFI OneGuard to send email notifications. |
| Proxy Settings |
If the server on which GFI OneGuard is installed, connects to the internet through a proxyA server or software application used to control and filter Internet access. The correct proxy settings need to be set in GFI OneGuard to allow Internet access when a proxy is used. server, configure the proxy details in this node. |
| Network Control | Settings related to GFI OneGuard Controllers, how these communicate with the Platform and credentials used to deploy AgentsA GFI OneGuard component that runs as a background service on target devices and handles the deployment of patches, service packs and software updates. on discovered devices. |
| Notifications settings | A list of users and email addresses that receive email notifications when key events occur. |
| Platform updates | Monitor and configure how GFI OneGuard downloads and installs updates issued by GFI Software for the Platform. |
| Licensing | Review and configure information related to your GFI OneGuard license. |
| Roles & Permissions | Roles can be granted permissions to various functions within GFI OneGuard. Configure different roles and assign users or groups to these roles to enable them to use or configure GFI OneGuard. |