Problem
How do I set up outbound SMTP on Joomla! CMS?
How do I set up outMail on Joomla! CMS?
Solution
Follow the guide below to configure Joomla! CMS (Content Management System) to send emails using the outMail service.
Log into the back-end of your Joomla! site and select the "Global Configuration" option from the "Site" Menu.
Inside the Global Configuration select the "Server" settings.
From there you will see the "Mail Settings" area.
Select the option "SMTP Authentication" as yes
Set the "SMTP Security" as None
Set the "SMTP Port" as per the table below
Enter the "SMTP Username" you were provided for outMail.
Enter the "SMTP Password" you were provided for outMail.
Enter the "SMTP Host" you were provided for outMail.
Click Save to save the settings.
Summary of server details
|
Outgoing server |
mxXXXXXX.smtp-engine.com As provided in your signup email. |
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Outgoing server protocol |
SMTP |
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Outgoing server port |
25, 465, 587, 2525 or 8025 |
|
Authentication Type |
Basic Authentication, SSL and TLS supported |
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Username |
As provided |
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Password |
As provided |
Uninstalling / Removing outMail
To change your outgoing SMTP server settings away from outMail simply follow the setup guide above and where asked to enter the outgoing SMTP mail server address and login credentials please use those provided to you for the service provider you are moving to.
