> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.elementary-data.com/llms.txt
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# Email

Elementary supports sending alerts directly to email recipients, without requiring environment-level configuration. Email destinations can be added and managed directly within alert rules.

## Overview

* Email **does not** need to be configured as an integration on the Environment page.
* Email can be added **directly as a provider** when creating or editing alert rules.
* Users can enter individual emails or paste entire lists.

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## Creating an Email Alert Destination

1. Go to **Alert Destinations**.
2. Select **Add new alert provider**.
3. Choose **Email**.

### Adding recipients

* Users may type or paste one or more email addresses.
* The system validates email format for each entry.
* When pasting combined fields (e.g., "Name [email@company.com](mailto:email@company.com)"), only the email address is stored.
* Previously used emails may be surfaced for autocomplete (optional enhancement).

## Visibility Across the UI

### Alert Rules

* Email recipients appear under the destination.
* If the list is long, the UI shows the first few emails and then a "+X more" indicator.
* Hovering displays the full recipient list.

### Test Overview

* Connected email destinations appear in the Destinations section for each test.

### Alert Destinations Tab

* All defined email alert destinations can be viewed and managed in this tab.