> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.contactswing.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SMTP Integration

> Configure SMTP in ContactSwing to send emails from your own domain with full control and deliverability.

## Overview

Set up SMTP credentials in ContactSwing to send emails via your server and manage deliverability.

Learn how to configure SMTP email settings with ContactSwing. This guide shows you how to set up and use SMTP integration effectively.

### 🎥 Video walkthrough

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## What is SMTP?

**SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)** is the standard protocol used to send emails over the internet. With the **SMTP integration in ContactsWing**, you configure your own email server settings to send emails directly from your domain—ensuring full control, branding, and deliverability. ✉️

By connecting your own SMTP account, you enable ContactsWing to send emails **on your behalf**, using the sender details you provide. 🚀

# Step-by-step guide

Follow these steps to add the SMTP integration:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Integrations section">
    Go to the **Integrations** section in your application. Here, you find a list of external services available for integration. Select **SMTP** to start the setup process.

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/Integration/SMTP/smtp1.jpg" alt="SMTP integration" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your SMTP server, port, username, and password">
    To integrate SMTP, provide the following details:

    * **Server**: Enter your SMTP server address (e.g., smtp.example.com).
    * **Port**: Enter the port number (commonly 587 or 465).
    * **Username**: Enter the username or email address associated with your SMTP account.
    * **Password**: Enter your SMTP password.

    After entering these details, click **Connect** to proceed.

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/Integration/SMTP/smtp2.jpg" alt="SMTP details" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize the integration">
    Once you enter your SMTP details, the system verifies your credentials. Upon successful authorization, your SMTP account connects, enabling email features.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Use cases

* **Marketing campaigns**: Send branded promotional emails directly from your domain. 📢
* **Transactional emails**: Deliver order confirmations, password resets, and status updates. 🔔
* **Personalized outreach**: Reach out to clients with high-trust, directly delivered messages. 🤝

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