# Mail
To allow Sentri to send emails, you must configure the mail settings.

Sentri sends emails in the following situations:

- When a new user is created, an invitation email is sent to the user.
- When a user requests a password reset.
- When an administrator sends a password reset email.
## From Name
This is the sender name displayed in emails sent by Sentri.
## From Address
This is the email address used by Sentri to send emails.
## SMTP Server Configuration
### Host
The hostname or IP address of your SMTP server.
### Secure
Configure the security protocol used by the SMTP server.
### SMTP Port
The port used by the SMTP server.
### SMTP Authentication
Enable or disable SMTP authentication, depending on whether your SMTP server requires authentication.
### SMTP Username
The username used for SMTP authentication.
### SMTP Password
The password used for SMTP authentication.