CiviCRM supports three different methods of connecting to a mail server: mail (the built-in PHP mail function); SMT P (Simple Mail T ransport Protocol); and Sendmail. Each method requires that you enter specific settings. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, or unsure of the correct values for these settings, check with your system administrator, ISP or hosting provider. You should always send a test email after you enter or modify the settings. Simply click "Save and Send T est Email"(shown in the following screenshot). An email will be sent to the email address associated with your user login account. T he From email address will be the default From address you've configured in the previous section.
If CiviCRM is unable to send the test email, you will see a message on your screen with the specific error and some suggestions for trouble-shooting the problem.
Disabling outbound email If you do not want users to send outbound emails from CiviCRM at all, select "Disable Outbound Email". However, if you disable outbound email, and you are using Online Contribution pages or online Event Registration, you will need to turn off the automated receipting and registration confirmation features (these are enabled by default). Otherwise your constituents will see error messages after they've completed a contribution or registration. See Email System Configuration for more details.
PAYMENT PROCESSORS Payment processors are companies that handle credit card transactions for merchants and non-profit organizations and that transfer funds to the organization's bank account. If you plan on using CiviCRM to accept online contributions, online membership signup and renewal or online event registration, you will need to select and configure a payment processor for your site. CiviCRM includes support for several different processors, and provides a way for third-party developers to add support for additional processors based on their clients' needs. Each processor has their own pricing structure and features, and you will want to investigate each available option to determine the best fit for your organization. Refer to the "Contributions" section for a list of factors to consider in selecting a processor. T he actual steps involved in configuring and testing your payment processor connection are different for each processor. For more information, visit: http://wiki.civicrm.org/confluence/display/CRMDOC/CiviContribute+Payment+Processor+Configuration
PERMISSIONS FOR ANONYMOUS USERS Note: T his section applies to Drupal sites only. If you are using CiviCRM with Drupal, you will need to review Drupal's user permissions to ensure that people can get to your signup forms, contribution pages, membership pages and event registration pages. You must be an administrator for your Drupal site to review and modify user permissions. Log in to your Drupal site, and navigate to Administer > User Management > Permissions.T he following screen is displayed.
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