# Email settings

> Configure the mail server (SMTP) Accord uses to send notification emails such as approvals and password reset codes.

Source: https://intelliob.com/docs/accord/ehr-portal-management/email-settings

Accord sends emails — approval requests, approval results, escalations and password-reset codes — through your organisation's mail server. Open **eHR Portal Management → Configure General Settings → Configure Email Settings**.

![Notification SMTP Settings](https://intelliob.com/docs-assets/accord/ehr-portal-management/10-email-settings.webp)
*Notification SMTP Settings*

1. **Server information** — Enter the **Outgoing mail server (SMTP)** and its **Port**, and tick **Enable SSL** if your server requires it.
2. **Logon information** — Enter the sending **E-mail Address**, and the **User name** and **Password** for that mailbox.
3. **Save** — Select **Save SMTP Settings**.

> **Tip:** Your IT team can give you these values. Use a dedicated mailbox such as *hr-notifications@yourcompany.com* rather than a person's account.

> **Warning:** If these settings are wrong, employees won't receive approval emails or password reset codes. After changing them, ask a colleague to try [Forgot password](https://intelliob.com/docs/accord/getting-started/forgot-password) to confirm emails arrive.