To configure the SMTP sender, do the following:

  • Select the vCenter Server in the Navigator pane (#1).
    • Click the Configure tab (#2).
    • Click General (under Settings) (#3).
    • Click the Edit link (#4).

Configure the SMTP sender in vSphere.

  • On the Settings screen, click Mail.
    • Enter information about the mail server and mail sender.
    • Click the Save button.

Enter mail server details.

  • On the Settings screen, click Advanced Settings.
    • Click Edit Settings.

Edit advanced settings.

  • Use the filter to search for "smtp".
    • Enter the SMTP server password.
    • Click the Save button to finish.

Enter the SMTP password.


Configure Receiver Email

Alert Notifications to be Sent Out