Technical Note: How to configure email server on FortiAnalyzer to receive reports over email

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Description

This article explains how to configure an email server on the FortiAnalyzer to receive reports over email.

Solution

1. Configure an email server under System Settings> Advanced > Mail Server. Enter the details as shown below.

2. Once the Mail server has been configured, go to System Settings> Advanced> Mail Server and right-click the server. Click on Test.

3. Enter the email address to test the account.

The following message will be displayed: A test email has been successfully sent to xxxx@example.com

4. To receive generated reports via email, configure an Output profile.

5. Go to Reports> Advanced> Output profile > Create new.

6. Enable Email Generated Reports and select the email server created in Step 1.

7. Enter the from/to email address.

8. Go to Reports. Select the required report and lick on Configuration (Settings v5.4 and onward). Enable the option Enable Notification and select the Output Profile.