Astral
/ Pixi

Configure SMTP

Enable SMTP to send emails from your own address using your provider.

Prerequisites

  • Provider that supports SMTP (Gmail or any SMTP service)
  • Credentials: host, port, username, password
  • Gmail only: enable 2‑Step Verification and create an App Password

Configure in Pixi

  1. Choose a provider. For Gmail, follow Setup Gmail SMTP Provider.
  2. In Pixi, go to Settings → SMTP Configuration
  3. Toggle SMTP configuration.
  4. Enter your provider details (host, port, username, password).
  5. Click Save, then Test Connection.

Example (Gmail):

host: smtp.gmail.com
port: 587 (STARTTLS) or 465 (SSL)
username: your_email@gmail.com
password: Gmail App Password

Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Use the correct port and security: 587 (STARTTLS) or 465 (SSL), per provider docs.
  • The From address should match the authenticated user or allowed senders.
  • If auth fails, regenerate credentials (e.g., new App Password for Gmail).
  • Check firewalls or provider sending limits if connection works but emails don’t arrive.