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VueMinder Calendar Help - Email Settings

Current as of Version 7.1.0

Overview

The Email Settings tab of the Options Window allows you to specify your email settings. These settings are used by VueMinder Calendar when sending email and text message reminders. If you don't plan to use these reminder types, then you don't need to specify email settings.

User Information

• The name you enter here will be the name displayed in the "From" line in email reminders.
• The email address will be the address that email reminders are sent to when sent to yourself. It will also be the reply-to address when email reminders are sent to other recipients.
• If your entered email address is using a common email provider recognized by the program, such as gmail.com, the server and port information will be automatically filled in.

Server and Login Information

• Depending on your email provider, these settings will vary. If you're not sure what settings to use, check with your email provider or contact VueSoft support.
• Your outbound SMTP mail server needs to be specified.
• The server port can also be specified. This is usually 25, 465, or 587.
• If you email server requires a username and password (most do), the "Server requires authentication" box should be checked. Enter the user name and password that you use to connect to your mail server. The password will be saved locally using 256-bit encryption.
• If a user name and password are not required, uncheck the "Server requires authentication box".
• If your email server supports or requires SSL, check the "Use SSL" box. This increases the level of security when VueMinder Calendar sends email. Note, this usually requires port 465.

Send a Test Email

After your enter or modify your email settings, it's advised that you send a test email to ensure VueMinder Calendar will be able to correctly send email and text message reminders. Click the "Send a Test Email" to initiate the test. If VueMinder Calendar successfully connects to the email server and commands an email to be transmitted, you'll see the following message:

Wait a few minutes, and then check your inbox. You'll see a message with subject "VueMinder Calendar Test Email", similar to this:

If you don't receive this message after waiting several minutes, double-check your settings to ensure they are correct.

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