# Mail Servers

Before you can use the Mailzeet API to send emails, you need to set up your mail servers. This guide will walk you through the steps to add a new mail server in the Mailzeet dashboard.

### Step-by-Step Guide to Add a Mail Server

1. **Access the Mailzeet Dashboard**: Log in to your Mailzeet account and navigate to the dashboard.
2. **Go to Servers Section**: Click on the **Servers** page to view your existing servers and add new ones.
3. **Add a New Server**: Click on the **Add server** button to open the server setup form.

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#### Information Required to Add a Server

You will need to provide the following details to add a new mail server:

* **Name**: A unique name for your mail server configuration. This helps you identify the server easily.
* **Username**: The username for your SMTP server.
* **Host**: The hostname or IP address of your SMTP server.
* **Password**: The password associated with your SMTP username.
* **Port**: The port number on which your SMTP server listens. Common ports include 25, 465, and 587.
* **Protocol**: The protocol used by your SMTP server, typically `SSL or TLS`.

Here is an example of how to fill out the form to add a server:

1. **Name**: `businesss`
2. **Username**: `your_smtp_username`
3. **Host**: `smtppro.company.com`
4. **Password**: `your_smtp_password`
5. **Port**: `465`
6. **Protocol**: `SSL`

#### Detailed Field Descriptions

| Field    | Description                                                  |
| -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Name     | A unique name to identify the mail server configuration.     |
| Username | The SMTP username for authentication.                        |
| Host     | The hostname or IP address of the SMTP server.               |
| Password | The password for the SMTP username.                          |
| Port     | The port number for SMTP communication (e.g., 25, 465, 587). |
| Protocol | The protocol to use (SSL or TLS).                            |

#### Saving the Server Configuration

Once you have filled in all the required details, click the **Add server** button to save the configuration. If the server is added successfully, it will appear in the list of servers on the dashboard.

By following these steps, you can easily add and configure your mail server in Mailzeet. This setup is necessary to ensure that the Mailzeet API can send emails. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact support for assistance.


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