No, you first need to successfully add and configure your mail server before configuring notifications via AutoPass > Configuration > System > Mail Configuration

Reference this link to help determine how exactly to complete Mail Configuration:

https://eyeontesting.com/answers/autopass-mail-server-error/

Also please see this common fix, if needed:

https://eyeontesting.com/questions/15425/autopass-mail-configuration-error-could-not-conver.html

Mail Configuration is complete only when you can have AutoPass send test emails successfully.

Then, you will be able to set up notifications (checkboxes will be active) via AutoPass > Configuration > Notifications.