Follow these steps to set up email notifications for the Pegasus series using the Promise Utility:
1. Access Promise Utility Settings
- Open Promise Utility from the menu bar at the top of your screen.
- Select Settings.
2. Enable Email Notifications
- Click Turn On Email Service.
- Enter your system administration password when prompted.
3. Configure Email Settings
A . Add your email and server details in the provided fields:
- SMTP Email Server: Enter your SMTP email server address.
- Email Sender (From) Address: Specify the email address to send notifications.
B. For corporate email accounts, include SMTP authentication information if required by your email server (e.g., username and password).
Note:The default Server Port is `25`. Adjust if your SMTP server uses a different port.
4. Adjust Notification Level
A . Set the notification Level to your preference: Warning,Minor (default), Major, Critical or Fatal.
5. Save and Test Configuration
1. Click Save to apply the settings.
2. Test the configuration:
- Click the Test Email button to send a sample notification.
- Verify receipt of the test email.
6. Address Email Server Blocking Issues (for Public Servers)
- If using public email providers (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo):
A. Notifications may fail due to server security mechanisms.
B. Check your email account for blocking notifications (e.g., Gmail’s “Blocked sign-in attempt” message).
- To resolve this with Gmail:
1. Allow less secure apps access in your Gmail settings.
2. Retry sending a test email via the Test Email button in Promise Utility.
3. Confirm that no blocking messages appear in your email account.
7. Notes on Public Email Providers
- Security limitations vary across providers:
- Some providers allow adjustments for less secure apps.
- Others may block notifications entirely without options to adjust settings.
If you encounter issues with email notifications and cannot resolve them through your email provider's security settings, contact your email server administrator or provider for assistance.
By following these steps, you can successfully configure email notifications to stay informed about your Pegasus system's events and alerts.