Set up SMTP

By default, Tipo Product Auction can send emails using Tipo Email. If you want better deliverability, branded sender emails, or your own email domain, you can set up SMTP.

💡 What Is SMTP?

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) allows your store to send emails using your own email service, such as:

• Gmail / Google Workspace

• Outlook / Microsoft 365

• Zoho Mail

• Custom business email servers

Using SMTP helps:

• Improve email delivery

• Avoid spam filters

• Send emails from your own domain

If you choose to enable it, you’ll need to set up your own SMTP server. This usually requires:

• SMTP Host (e.g. smtp.yourdomain.com)

• SMTP Port

• Your email username and password

⚠️ Important: If you’re unsure how to set this up, it’s best to ask your email provider or IT support team. Incorrect settings may prevent emails from being sent.

Option	Use Default Email Function	Use Custom SMTP
Setup Required	No setup required	Requires SMTP setup (host, port, login info)
Sender	[email protected]	Your own email address
Ideal For	Quick setup, testing, small stores	Established stores that want full control and branding
Risk of Spam Folder	Higher (generic sender email)	Lower (trusted domain sender)

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🛠️ Step-by-step: Set Up SMTP

1. Open the app > click Notifications > Admin

2. In Settings part > Email provider > select Use custom SMTP

3. Enter the data of the SMTP config based on your email provider

4. Click Save

5. Click Send test emails to check the result

For example: You are using Google SMTP, you need to below information

Enter SMTP connection details

Fill in the following fields using your email provider’s information:

Field	Description	Google (Gmail) Example	Outlook / Microsoft 365 Example
Server / Host	SMTP server address	smtp.gmail.com	smtp.office365.com
Port	Port used to send emails	465	587
Encryption	Security method	SSL	TLS
Username / Email address	Email account used to send emails	[email protected]	[email protected]
Password / App password	Email password or app-specific password	Google App Password (required)	Email password or app password