| Technical Name |
advanced_email_configurator
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| License | OPL-1 |
Introduction
The Odoo Advanced Email Configurator module is an innovative solution designed to streamline and secure the management of email servers within your Odoo environment. It empowers individual users to configure their own incoming and outgoing mail servers directly from their personal preferences, eliminating the need to share sensitive credentials with an administrator. This module enhances user privacy, simplifies the setup process, and provides advanced features like date-based email fetching and automatic configuration upon user creation. It's an essential tool for any organization looking to improve the efficiency, security, and user autonomy of their email communications in Odoo.
Key Features
Allows individual users to configure their own incoming (IMAP/POP) and outgoing (SMTP) mail servers.
Eliminates the need for users to share their email credentials with system administrators.
Provides an option to auto-generate and configure mail servers when a new user is created.
Fetches new emails based on the date and time of the last successful retrieval, preventing duplicates.
Prioritizes the user's self-configured mail server for sending emails.
Maintains the 'unread' status of emails when fetching them from the server.
Allows administrators to define and restrict which email providers users can configure.
Simplifies the configuration process by merging incoming and outgoing server settings in one place.
Benefits
Enhanced Security and Privacy: Users no longer need to compromise their privacy by sharing email passwords with admins.
Increased User Autonomy: Empowers users to manage their own email settings, reducing the administrative burden.
Improved Efficiency: Saves time and simplifies the setup process with a user-friendly interface and auto-generation options.
Reliable Email Fetching: Ensures no emails are missed in case of processing errors with intelligent, date-based retrieval.
Streamlined Communication: Ensures emails are sent from the user's own SMTP server, improving deliverability and professionalism.
Greater Control for Admins: Administrators can still control which email providers are permissible for configuration.
Simplified Setup: Consolidates mail server parameters into a single, easy-to-manage category within user preferences.
Compatibility & Technical Details
Required Modules: Discuss (mail)
License: OPL-1
Technical Name: advanced_email_configurator
Installation:
After purchasing the module, download the provided zip file.
Extract the contents to access the advanced_email_configurator folder.
Copy this folder into your Odoo addons directory.
In your Odoo instance, activate developer mode.
Go to the 'Apps' menu and update the module list.
Search for the module and click 'Install' to complete the setup.
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