Adding an SMTP Server into Zulu

If you want Zulu to send emails using your own mail server, you can configure your SMTP settings to improve email deliverability from your own custom domain name / email. Alternatively you can configure your DNS records to allow Zulu's own server to send emails on behalf of your email address.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Access SMTP Settings in Zulu

1. Log in to your Zulu Dashboard
2. Navigate to Settings > Miscellaneous
3. Scroll down to the Outgoing SMTP Mail Settings section

Step 2: Enter Your SMTP Credentials

Fill in the required fields based on your email provider’s settings:

• Mail Server: Enter your SMTP server address (e.g., smtp.yourdomain.com or smtp.gmail.com)
• Email Address: The email you want to send from (e.g., yourname@yourdomain.com)
• Username: Usually the same as your email address
• Password: Your SMTP password or app password (for some providers like Gmail and Outlook)
• Outgoing Port:
  • Use 465 for SSL encryption
  • Use 587 for TLS encryption

? Tip: If using Gmail, Outlook, or another third-party provider, ensure you enable SMTP access in your email settings

Step 3: Save & Test

1. Click Save after entering your details.
2. Send a test email from Zulu to verify everything is working correctly. Go to 'Contacts' > 'Send Message' and test sending a message to yourself.

? Troubleshooting:

• If emails fail to send, check if your email provider requires app passwords or two-factor authentication (2FA) settings.
• Ensure your hosting provider allows external SMTP connections.