π€ SMTP Configuration – Send Emails from Your Own Address
The SMTP Configuration section in your store lets you connect your own email account (like Gmail or Mailtrap) so that system emails — like order notifications and invoices — are sent from your business email addres
π§ 1. Common Configuration
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Field |
Description |
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From Email |
The email address shown as the sender. Example: yourcompany@gmail.com |
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From Name |
The display name for outgoing emails. Example: Your Company Name |
π 2. SMTP Configuration Details
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Field |
Description |
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SMTP Host |
The server that sends your emails. Example: smtp.gmail.com or smtp.mailtrap.io |
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SMTP Username |
Usually your email address or unique ID from your email provider. |
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SMTP Password |
Your email app password or SMTP password (not your regular login password). |
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SMTP Port |
Common ports: 465 (SSL), 587 (TLS), or 2525 (Mailtrap). |
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SMTP Security |
Choose between None, TLS, or SSL depending on your email provider. |
β After filling the details, click Save and then click Test Configuration to check if emails are working.
π‘ 3. Need Help with Gmail Setup?
Click on the link:
"Steps for Gmail SMTP Server"
A helpful popup will appear showing you step-by-step instructions to properly configure Gmail with Webplanex Invoices system.
π Gmail SMTP Setup Example:
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Field |
Value |
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SMTP Host |
smtp.gmail.com |
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SMTP Port |
587 |
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Security Type |
TLS |
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Username |
Your Gmail address |
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Password |
App password (not login password) |
Important: If using Gmail, make sure you’ve:
- Enabled 2-Step Verification
- Created an App Password for SMTP usage
β Steps
- Enter your email and SMTP details
- Save the configuration
- Test the connection using the "Test Configuration" button
- If successful, your system will now send emails using your SMTP account