Configuring the SMTP and Backup SMTP Servers in the EMC

SMTP and Backup SMTP server settings are configured and saved at the Enterprise level. To configure the SMTP servers, navigate the EMC as follows:

1. Select the Enterprise level, click Setup, click Enterprise Parameters, and then click the Login tab.
2. Within the Multi-Factor Authentication section, select Email One-Time Password.

   Figure 2-6 Enterprise Parameters SMTP Server Settings

   
   
   
3. From the Email Configuration section, select the Primary SMTP Server subtab and enter the settings in the fields listed below (an asterisk * denotes a required field setting):

   • (Required) Server*: Enter either the IP address or the name of your site’s Primary SMTP server.

     • If you do not have a SMTP email server available to you, click the Select button to choose a publicly accessible email provider, and then click OK.

     • When you select a public email provider, the Server field auto-populates with an SMTP server name that includes the selected email provider’s naming convention (for example, SMTP.GMAIL.COM).

   • Port: Enter a port number for the SMTP server or utilize the defaults.

   • SSL: Select to require secure Internet communication using HTTPS.

   • User Name: Enter a user name of the email address that sends the OTP.

   • Password: Enter the password associated with the email User Name and re-enter it in the Confirm password field for verification.

   • (Required) Source Email*: Enter the full email address. This email address is shown as the sender of all OTP emails.

   • (Optional) Name: Enter an alternate (alias) name for the Source Email sender.

4. Click the Backup SMTP Server subtab and enter the IP address or server name of the Backup SMTP server.
5. Enter information in the fields as listed above for the SMPT Backup server.
6. Click Save.
7. On the Primary SMTP Server tab, click the Send Test Email button to confirm the SMTP server’s configuration and that the OTP email is received. Repeat this step on the Backup SMTP Server tab to confirm the functionality.