Summary
This guide provides a step-by-step process for configuring SMTP servers in Portal for ArcGIS to send notifications to members. Follow these instructions for a quick test setup.
The included SMTP server examples are Gmail and Hotmail.
Procedure
- Mail account setup: There are two methods, Gmail or Hotmail SMTP.
- Gmail: Ensure your Gmail account has two-step verification enabled and create an app password. Note: The app password is required for this SMTP configuration, so keep it secure.
- Hotmail: For Outlook or Hotmail SMTP to work, make sure that POP or IMAP access is enabled. For more details, refer to the Microsoft site: POP, IMAP, and SMTP settings for Outlook.com
- Access ArcGIS portal settings.
- Log in to Portal for ArcGIS as an administrator. Navigate to Organization > Settings > Security.
- Under Email settings, select Manage email settings.
- Configure email settings, fill in the following details in the Configure email settings form:
- SMTP server address: smtp.gmail.com or smtp.office365.com
- SMTP port: 587
- Encryption method: STARTTLS
- SMTP authentication: Optional (can be unchecked). If checked, provide your Gmail or Hotmail address and app password or Hotmail password.
- From email address: Your Gmail or Hotmail address
- From email address label: Optional
Example screenshot of the settings using Gmail SMTP:

- Click Next to proceed.
- Send a test email. Under the Send a test email section, enter a recipient email address for testing and click Send Email.

- Confirmation: If the setup is successful, you will receive the message "Test email sent successfully." Additionally, check the recipient's mailbox for confirmation.
