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Configure an Outgoing Mailbox

To send email notifications to your users, you need to define an outgoing mailbox. This guide explains the procedure for setting one up.

Configuration Steps

  1. In the Deepser Backend, navigate to System > Tools > Email > Mailbox.

  2. The grid shows already configured mailboxes. Click the + Add Mailbox button in the top right corner.

  3. Set the mailbox type to OUT. All relevant fields will load dynamically.

Outgoing Mailbox Fields

TabFieldDescription
General DataNameDescriptive name used in the system.
TypeIN (to receive) or OUT (to send emails).
StatusIf "Disabled", email integrations are not active.
Email DisplayThe displayed email address. Not the username -- use this if your server allows a different address for outgoing messages.
Display NameName shown in the "From" field (e.g., "Your Service Desk").
HostAddress of the mail server.
PortPort for the connection.
EncryptionEncryption type for the connection.
User NameUsername (usually the email address) to connect.
PasswordPassword to connect.
ProtocolProtocol to send emails (SMTP or OWA).
OAuth ClientOAuth2 client used for authentication on services that require it.
System DataPrefixPrefix prepended to the record ID in the email subject. Used by the incoming mailbox to match replies to existing records. For example, with prefix "TICKET#", emails are sent with subject "TICKET#70".
Allowed EmailsWhether emails can be sent only to registered users or to any address.
Is Default OutgoingIndicates whether this is the default outgoing mailbox. Every Service Operation has a Mailbox ID field; if not set, the default mailbox is used for notifications.
Exclude ExpressionA regular expression to block emails whose recipients match the expression.
AdvancedCustom CodePHP code executed after an email has been sent, for triggering custom events.

Test the Configuration

After saving, click the Check button (top right) to test the connection.

If configured correctly, a success message will appear. Otherwise, an error message will be displayed.