> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.storefront.co.za/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.storefront.co.za/features/system/email.md).

# Email

The Email Section under system refers to your mail-sending service's SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings. These would be the details you would get from Gmail, Outlook, Amazon, etc. \
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These details are required for the store to send out Customer and Merchant emails. <br>

### How to Add Email SMTP Settings

1. Click on System at the bottom of the left-hand menu
2. Click on Email
3. Select the tick box next to "Yes, I would like to send emails using my own server"
4. Enter the SMTP details provided by your mail sender
5. Click Save Changes in the bottom right of the screen

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