No, you cannot verify a user on their behalf. Ory allows users to verify email addresses or phone numbers associated with their accounts. This is important to prove that the user has access to the address they used to create their account. If verification is enabled, Ory Identities starts the verification process automatically when users sign up. Users can also verify their addresses manually. The verification process involves sending a one-time code or a magic link to the user's email address. The user must then enter the code or click the link to verify their address. This process ensures that the user has access to the email address associated with their account. For more information, please refer to the [Ory documentation on address verification](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service/flows/verify-email-account-activation).

To test the email configuration, you can use the Ory CLI to configure and send a test SMS. Here are the steps: 1. Download the Ory Identities config from your project and save it to a file:

bash ## List all available projects   ory list projects      ## Get config   ory get identity-config {project-id} --format yaml > identity-config.yaml

2. Add the configuration for your custom SMTP server to the

config.yml

file. This includes the URL of your SMTP server, the method (POST), the body of the request, headers, and authentication details. 3. Update the Ory Identities configuration using the file you worked with:

bash ory update identity-config {project-id} --file updated_config.yaml

Please note that you need to replace

{project-id}

with your actual project ID. For more details, please refer to the [Ory documentation on sending SMS](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/emails-sms/sending-sms#configuration).

@chilly-king-10285 But how do I actually test it?

The provided knowledge sources do not include specific instructions on how to test the email configuration. However, typically, after setting up the email configuration, you would trigger an action in your application that sends an email, such as a password reset or account verification, and then check the recipient's inbox to see if the email was received. For more detailed instructions, you may want to refer to the [Ory documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/).

The choice between STARTTLS and Implicit TLS depends on your specific needs and the level of security you require. Here are the options: 1. STARTTLS with certificate trust verification: This is the most recommended and commonly used option today. It provides a good level of security by encrypting the communication with your SMTP server.

bash <smtp://username:password@server:port/>

2. STARTTLS without certificate trust verification: This option is less secure because it doesn't verify the server's certificate. It's generally not recommended unless you have a specific reason to use it.

bash <smtp://username:password@server:port/?skip_ssl_verify=true>

3. Implicit TLS with certificate trust verification: This option also provides a high level of security, but it uses a different method to establish the encrypted connection.

bash <smtps://username:password@server:port/>

4. Implicit TLS without certificate trust verification: Like the STARTTLS version, this option is less secure and generally not recommended.

bash <smtps://username:password@server:port/?skip_ssl_verify=true>

5. Implicit TLS with certificate verification: This option works if the server is hosted on a subdomain and uses a non-wildcard domain certificate.

bash <smtps://username:[[email> protected]](<https://www.ory.sh/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>):1234/?server_name=<http://my-mailserver.com|my-mailserver.com>

Remember, the choice between STARTTLS and Implicit TLS depends on your specific needs and the level of security you require. Always choose the option that provides the best balance between security and functionality for your application. For more details, please refer to the [Ory documentation on SMTP security mechanisms](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/emails-sms/sending-emails-smtp#smtp-security-mechanisms).