# SMTP

## Configuration

To connect to an SMTP data source, follow the instruction below:

1. On the **Data sources** page, click **Connect**, and select *SMTP* in the Data sources list.
2. Give your data source a name and specify the required credentials:
   1. In the **Host** field, provide your server address.\
      \
      The SMTP server address typically looks like *smtp.example.com* or *mail.example.com*. For example, for Gmail the SMTP server address is usually `smtp.gmail.com`.<br>
   2. Next, determine the *port number*.\
      \
      SMTP servers usually listen on **port 25**. However, some providers may use alternative ports like *587* (submission) or *465* (SMTPS). You need to know the correct port number to establish the connection.
   3. Specify your *username* (for most SMTP providers, it should be your email address) and *password*.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Certain SMTP providers employ a multi-factor authentication process, so you might need a unique password exclusively for authenticating your UI Bakery application. Gmail SMTP requires [the creation of an app password](https://support.google.com/mail/answer/185833?hl=en) rather than your regular password.
{% endhint %}

3. Click **Test connection** to check whether the data source can be connected, and then click **Connect Datasource** to complete the setup.

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## Usage

Once the data source is connected, you can start sending [SMTP Requests](https://docs.uibakery.io/reference/working-with-actions/smtp-request).