SMTP (Outgoing Email) Host Field Descriptions

To access this dialog box: Select HOSTS > Add Host > SMTP (Outgoing email).

When you create the host, you can set the following General properties. To set additional properties, edit the host. For more information, see SMTP (Outgoing Email) - Additional Properties.

To configure SMTP hosts to encrypt the traffic between MOVEit Automation and the SMTP host, select the Secure Connection with SSL check box. The option to Ignore SSL Certificate errors is then active.

Note: The host's properties page shows the configured settings for each property area. To view all possible settings, click Edit.

SMTP Host Field	Description

General
Friendly Name	A name for the host. The name you specify appears in the MOVEit Automation user interface.
Description	Optional. Description of the host. This field is informational only, and does not affect the operation of the host.
Hostname/IP Address	The full hostname (example: MOVEitstdnet.com) or IP address (example: 192.168.12.14) of the remote server.
Port	Port number of the remote server on which to connect. The default port number is 25.
Username	Optional. The SMTP server username.
Password	Optional. The SMTP server password.
From Address	The email address or name and email address from which messages and attachments are sent through this server. It must be a valid email address, or in the format 'Name<email@example.com>'.
Secure Connection with SSL	Optional. Select to secure the SMTP connection with SSL.
Ignore SSL Certificate errors	Optional. Select to ignore SSL Certificate errors.
Test	Click to test your connection. For more information, see Tests Performed on Hosts.