Use this page to view available JavaMail service providers, also known as mail providers. The mail provider encapsulates a collection of protocol providers, which implement the protocols for communication between your mail application and mail servers.
To view this administrative console page, click Resources > Mail Providers.
The built-in mail provider made available by WebSphere Application Server encompasses three protocol providers: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) and Post Office Protocol (POP3). Select the built-in provider if these protocols provide the right support for your mail system. If you have installed or plan to install different protocol providers, you must assign them a mail provider by selecting New and typing values for the following settings:
Specifies the name of the JavaMail resource provider.
Specifies the resource provider description.
Related concepts
Mail providers and mail sessions
Related reference
Mail provider settings