> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://fillout.com/help/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Send emails from your SMTP server with Fillout

> Send custom emails to customers, colleagues, and respondents using your SMTP server. Ensure reliable delivery and reduce the risk of spam.

## What is SMTP?

**SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)** is the technology that handles the sending of emails over the internet. Think of it like the postal system for email. It takes your message from your device and delivers it to the recipient’s email server.

<Info>
  This feature is available on our **Team** and **Enterprise** plans. Learn more about the [Team plan](/team-plan).
</Info>

## How to use this feature

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose an email workflow">
    Click `Integrate` from the top menu followed by `Workflows`. Then, choose an [email notification template](/custom-emails).

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/S51fcTwdhWah2VpJ/images/Screenshot2025-06-26at3.22.17PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=S51fcTwdhWah2VpJ&q=85&s=da5b1123e6b27b8d56503d08ce08c6cc" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-26 at 3.22.17 PM.png" width="2656" height="1435" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-06-26at3.22.17PM.png" />

    Alternatively, you can click the `settings icon` beside the Preview button in the upper right area to head to **Custom emails**.

    Next, `Edit` the content of your email.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/S51fcTwdhWah2VpJ/images/Screenshot2025-06-26at3.22.59PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=S51fcTwdhWah2VpJ&q=85&s=68b6749755c64b524023695da6cc624d" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-26 at 3.22.59 PM.png" title="Screenshot 2025-06-26 at 3.22.59 PM.png" style={{ width:"46%" }} width="778" height="839" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-06-26at3.22.59PM.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your SMTP details">
    Click `Recipients` at the top. Under **Send email from**, select `Send from your SMTP server +`. Then, enter the details in the popup.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/S51fcTwdhWah2VpJ/images/Screenshot2025-06-26at3.27.14PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=S51fcTwdhWah2VpJ&q=85&s=bc577d15e54a51e1ad65d706a8c39893" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-26 at 3.27.14 PM.png" title="Screenshot 2025-06-26 at 3.27.14 PM.png" style={{ width:"45%" }} width="907" height="1177" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-06-26at3.27.14PM.png" />

    You can customize the design of your email. Click this [quick guide](https://www.fillout.com/help/custom-emails#style-your-email) to learn how to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish and share">
    That’s it! Click `Publish` to share or embed your form. Your automated email will now be sent through your SMTP server once the trigger is met.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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