How do I set up email alerts?

Email alerts allow you receive an email notification any time there is an alert from your DVR.  Please follow the steps below to set up Email Alerts:

1. Log into your DVR menu and select the Network tab > Then select the email tab:
2. Select the DROP-DOWN box next to EMAIL, select ENABLE.
3. Select the ENABLE checkbox next to SSL.

1. Select the SMTP Port and enter the port number provided by your email provider using the keyboard (The port number for most email is 25. Gmail™ port number is 465).
2. Select the SMTP Server box and input the SMTP server address provided by your email provider. (Gmail SMTP address: smtp.gmail.com).  Select the ENTER key.

1. Select the Sender Email box and input the email address in which the email notification will be coming from.
2. Select the Sender Password box and input the password for the sending email account.
3. Select the Receiver Email box and input the email address in which the email notification will be going to.
• Please note: The Sender Email and the Receiver Email can be the same email.

1. Select the Interval drop down box and select (1min, 3min, 5min, or 10min) the time interval in which you want to receive emails.
2. Click the EMAIL TEST button at the bottom of the screen to test that emails are sent successfully

Below is a list of some of the more common email providers and the default ports.  If these settings do not work, please contact your Email Provider for additional assistance. For Yahoo and Gmail, you may receive a message asking you to allow access to less secure apps. This option can be enabled in your email settings.