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SMTP Integration

Configure outbound SMTP for candidate invitations, interview reminders, assessment results, and other email communications.

Overview

SMTP lets Xinterview AI send outbound email through your own mail server for candidate invitations, interview reminders, assessment results, and other communications.

Configure SMTP

Verify your SMTP host, port, username, password, and sender address with an SMTP test tool before you save the configuration.

Collect your SMTP details

Gather the settings from your email provider or mail server:

  • SMTP host

  • SMTP port

  • Username

  • Password

  • Sender email address

  • Encryption type, if your provider requires one

Confirm that the sender address matches the domain you are authorized to use.

Enter the SMTP settings

Open the SMTP integration settings in Xinterview AI and enter the values provided by your mail server.

Settings > Integration > SMTP Configuration

Use the same credentials that your provider uses for authenticated outbound mail. If your provider supports multiple ports or encryption modes, choose the combination that matches the server configuration you tested.

Save and test delivery

Save the configuration, then send a test email.

A successful test email is the only indication that the configuration works. If the message does not arrive, review the host, port, credentials, encryption setting, and sender address before trying again.

Xinterview AI cannot verify whether the SMTP configuration you entered is correct. Successful test email delivery is the only indication that the setup works.

SMTP Configuration Best Practices

  • Use TLS encryption (port 587) when available.

  • Store passwords securely and never commit them to version control.

  • Enable SSL verification in production environments.

  • Test your configuration before going live.

  • Monitor email delivery logs regularly.

  • Set up email authentication with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

  • Configure appropriate retry and timeout values.

  • Use a dedicated sender email address.

  • Regularly update SMTP credentials and rotate passwords.

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