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# Email

Setting up SMTP for the email system.

1\. From the Dashboard, select **Settings** > **Email.**

2\. Type in your Email information and click on **SAVE CHANGE.**

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**Mail Host:** Fill in your SMTP server address.

**Mail Username:** Your email address.

**Mail Password:** Your app password.

**Mail From Name:** Set the sender name.

{% hint style="success" %}
If you don't know how to get your APP Password. Please follow this [instruction](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en).
{% endhint %}

3\. Check if your SMTP is working by sending a **Test Email** to your email.

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4\. Check your mail inbox.

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5\. Customize the email content.

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{% hint style="danger" %}
The {{$body}} field is required in the email template to deliver the relevant content for each type of email. Please don't delete it!
{% endhint %}

6\. Click on **SAVE CHANGE** to complete.