Troubleshooting - Email Server Communication Errors

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Identifying a Communication Error

Communication errors are usually a symptom of missing or incorrect email configurations within the system settingssettings.

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Fixing Communication Errors

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Once you have updated the email addressaddress, this communication issue should be resolved. You can test by re-attempting the action that previously triggered the error (e.g., submitting the Forgot Password form).

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Best Practices & Considerations

• Crucial Email Fields: The Reply-to Admin Email Address (and other "From Email" settings found in System Settings) are critical for all system-generated email communications. Ensure they are always populated with a valid, monitored email address.
• Troubleshooting: If the issue persists after updating the Reply-to Admin Email Address, it may indicate a more complex underlying problem.
  • Contact Support: If the issue is still not resolved after completing these fields, please contact supportsupport@ops-com.com for further assistance.
    Provide details of the error message and the steps you have already taken.
• Monitoring System Notifications: Regularly check the email address configured as the "Default Notification Email" in System Settings to catch any internal system alerts about failed communications.