Introduction
Kepion system admins can configure email notifications to apprise users of changes to an app. This article will explain how to configure these notifications.
Tip: For instructions on editing email notifications, refer to this article for assistance.
Before you start
Ensure you have inputted a Base URL (your user-friendly web server access point) in System > Settings.
Enable
1. Go to System > Notification.
2. Select Edit.
3. Select Email Notification to enable this feature.
Configure
You can send emails using the Microsoft Graph API or Single Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). Their configuration methods differ slightly, so we'll address each separately. Select one of the links below to jump to the section relevant to your desired configuration:
Microsoft Graph
1. Set up Microsoft Graph. Refer to this article for assistance.
2. Select Send emails using Microsoft Graph from the Option dropdown.
3. Enter your information in the rest of the fields.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Tenant ID | Unique identifier of the Azure Active Directory instance |
| Client ID | Unique identifier assigned to an Azure app registration (the new Azure portal calls this "Application Id"). |
| Client Secret |
Secret key Kepion uses when communicating with AAD |
| Sender | Sender's email address |
3. Select Save to finalize changes.
Tip: Jump to the Test section for instructions on sending a test email.
SMTP
1. Select Send emails using SMTP from the Option dropdown.
2. Enter your information in the rest of the fields.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Email Account | Sender's email address |
| Email Password | Password for the sender's email address |
| Email Host |
(If applicable) Server where your company stores emails |
| Email Port |
Information used to send emails through a network and to its recipient(s). If you need to find your port, refer to this article. |
| Enable SSL | Enable or disable this option if you need SSL. We highly recommend enabling this option for all production environments. |
3. Select Save to finalize changes.
Tip: Continue to the Test section to ensure you have configured email notifications correctly.
Test
1. Select Test Email.
2. Enter a recipient's email address and select Send.
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You should receive a message confirming whether or not the test was successful.