How can I test SMTP email notification on the VI software?
- Video Insight VMS
- Installation/Configuration
An email service that allows standard SMTP authentication can be used. Once VI has been configured to communicate with the email server, a test email can be sent.
1. Confirm the SMTP mail server address of your email service.
2. Log into VI monitor Plus as an Administrator.
3. Go to [Administration] → [Server] → [Server Setup]
4. Select the server and go to [Advanced Tab]. Enter the SMTP credentials, i.e., SMTP Mail Server Address, Username,
Password, Port,enable Authentication and SSL
5. Save the setting
6. Click on Test email
7. Enter an email where you want the test email to go to.
8. Once sent, VI prompt will let you know that “Message is sent.”
9. Check the destination email and confirm the test message was received.
Article number:us-en124146
Last updated:October 16, 2025
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