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

  1. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance.
  2. In the Object Explorer, expand the "Management" folder and right-click on "Database Mail".
  3. Select "Configure Database Mail" to open the DB Mail Configuration Wizard.

Step 2: Review and Edit the Configuration

  1. In the DB Mail Configuration Wizard, review the current configuration settings.
  2. Click on the "Edit" button to modify the settings.
  3. 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.
  4. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Step 3: Test the Configuration

  1. Click on the "Test" button to test the DB Mail configuration.
  2. The wizard will send a test email to the email address specified in the "Database Mail Account" field.
  3. If the test email is successful, you will see a confirmation message.

Step 4: Save the Changes

  1. Click "OK" to save the changes to the DB Mail configuration.
  2. 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.