What does SMTP Mail activity allow you to do?

The SMTP Mail activity is specifically designed for sending mail messages using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). SMTP is a standard communication protocol for email transmission across the Internet, allowing applications or services to send email messages from one server to another. Therefore, the primary function of the SMTP Mail activity is to facilitate the sending of outgoing emails from an automation process.

This activity does not provide capabilities for receiving mail messages, which would typically involve protocols such as POP3 or IMAP. Additionally, while connecting to a mail server is a necessary step in the process of sending emails, the SMTP Mail activity focuses on the act of sending the emails themselves and doesn't encompass both sending and receiving messages.

In summary, the SMTP Mail activity is distinctly utilized for sending mail messages, aligning perfectly with its definition and purpose within RPA tasks.