SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) in ZBrain Flow allows you to send emails through your own custom mail server or third-party SMTP provider. By integrating SMTP, you gain control over email deliverability, branding, and security, enabling you to automate notifications, send transactional messages, or distribute marketing campaigns directly from your chosen email service.
How to Integrate SMTP with ZBrain Flow?
Click the “+” Button in the Flow Open your ZBrain Flow and select the plus sign (+) to add a new step.
Search for “SMTP” Type “SMTP” in the search bar to view the available tasks.
Choose the Desired Task Select Send Email to configure and send messages using your custom SMTP server settings.
Tasks you can perform on SMTP.
Send Email Compose and deliver emails through your own SMTP server or a third-party email service provider.
Send Email
Compose and deliver emails through your own SMTP server or a third-party email service provider.
How to Configure the “Send Email” Action with SMTP in ZBrain Flow?
Step 1: Add the “Send Email” Step
Insert a New Step
In your flow, click the + button to add a new step.
Search for “SMTP”
Type “SMTP” in the search bar and select Send Email from the available actions.
Step 2: Create or Select an SMTP Connection
Select an already-created connection or create a new one from the Connection field. To create a new connection, follow the below-mentioned steps:
Provide connection details
Connection Name
Give your SMTP connection a descriptive name (e.g., “My SMTP Server”).
This helps you identify and manage multiple connections if you use more than one SMTP service.
Host
Enter the SMTP server address (e.g.,
smtp.yourdomain.com).This is the server responsible for sending your emails.
Email
Provide the email address you’ll use to authenticate with the SMTP server.
This address often appears as the “From” or “Sender” address in your outgoing emails.
Password
Enter the password associated with the provided email account.
Ensure you store your password securely and have permission to send emails from this address.
Port
Select the SMTP port your email provider requires (e.g., 587, 465, or 25).
Refer to your SMTP provider’s documentation for the correct port number.
Require TLS? (Toggle)
Enable this if your SMTP server requires TLS/SSL encryption.
TLS/SSL ensures secure transmission of email data, protecting sensitive information like passwords.
Click “Save”
Once you’ve filled out all required fields, click Save to confirm your SMTP settings.
Step 3: Configure the “Send Email” Action
From Email
The email address from which the email will be sent.
This should match the account configured in your SMTP connection.
Sender Name (Optional)
Provide a friendly name (e.g., “Support Team”) that appears alongside the sender’s email address.
To (Add Item)
Enter the recipient’s email address.
You can add multiple recipients by clicking Add Item again.
CC / BCC (Optional)
Use these fields to carbon copy or blind carbon copy additional recipients as needed.
Reply To (Optional)
Specify an address where replies should be directed, if different from the “From” address.
Subject
Enter a descriptive subject line for your email.
Body Type
Select plain text or HTML based on how you want the email’s content formatted.
Body
Write the content of your email here.
If using HTML, you can include markup for formatting and images.
Custom Headers (Optional)
Add any additional headers (e.g.,
X-Priority: 1) if required by your mail server or workflow.
Attachment (Optional)
Click the Add Item button to attach one or more files to the email.
You can select files from previous steps in your flow or upload them directly.
Make sure your SMTP provider supports the file size and type.
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