SMTP Commands

A list of SMTP configuration settings that are customizable by local administrators.

Variables listed as critical must be present in the system configuration file when used during initial deployment (for example, automatic configuration). Variables listed as required must be present if the server holds one or more of the roles listed in the applies to field.

SMTP Configurations
Command Type Required Default Function
smtp Mapping No   Settings for SMTP (sending email).
smtp.auth String No none

The SMTP authentication method to use.

Choices: none / plain

smtp.host String No   The host name or IP address of the SMTP relay server (required when smtp.mode is relay).
smtp.mode String Yes  

SMTP connection method.

Choices: direct / none / relay

smtp.port Number No 25 The port on the SMTP relay server.
smtp.security String No  

The SMTP security method to use (only valid when smtp.auth is not none).

Choices: none / starttls

smtp.username String No   The user name used to authenticate to the SMTP server (required when smtp.auth is plain).
smtp.password String No   The password used to authenticate to the SMTP server (required when smtp.auth is plain).