How to edit db mail configuration wizard
The DB Mail Configuration Wizard is a tool in Microsoft SQL Server that allows you to configure and test the DB Mail feature. Here are the steps to edit the DB Mail configuration wizard:
Step 1: Open the DB Mail Configuration Wizard
- Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance.
- In the Object Explorer, expand the "Management" folder and right-click on "Database Mail".
- Select "Configure Database Mail" to open the DB Mail Configuration Wizard.
Step 2: Review and Edit the Configuration
- In the DB Mail Configuration Wizard, review the current configuration settings.
- Click on the "Edit" button to modify the settings.
- In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, you can edit the following settings:
- Database Mail Profile: Select the profile you want to use for sending and receiving emails.
- Mail Server: Enter the name of your mail server (e.g., Exchange, Outlook, or a third-party mail server).
- Mail Server Port: Enter the port number used by your mail server (e.g., 25, 587, or 993).
- Mail Server Authentication: Select the authentication method used by your mail server (e.g., Windows Authentication, SQL Server Authentication, or Anonymous).
- Mail Server Encryption: Select the encryption method used by your mail server (e.g., SSL/TLS or None).
- Database Mail Account: Enter the email address and password for the account used to send and receive emails.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 3: Test the Configuration
- Click on the "Test" button to test the DB Mail configuration.
- The wizard will send a test email to the email address specified in the "Database Mail Account" field.
- If the test email is successful, you will see a confirmation message.
Step 4: Save the Changes
- Click "OK" to save the changes to the DB Mail configuration.
- The DB Mail Configuration Wizard will close, and you will be returned to the Object Explorer.
That's it! You have successfully edited the DB Mail configuration wizard.