SMTP Configuration

To send notifications (task updates, invites, password resets), Orangescrum requires a valid SMTP configuration.
Navigate to:

Settings → Email Configuration

SMTP Parameters

Setting Description Example
SMTP Host Email service host smtp.gmail.com
Port 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL) 587
Username Your sending email address noreply@yourdomain.com
Password App-specific or standard password ********
Encryption TLS (recommended) or SSL TLS
From Name Display name in email headers Your Organization Notifications

Example configuration snippet:

MAIL_DRIVER=smtp
MAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
MAIL_PORT=587
MAIL_USERNAME=noreply@yourdomain.com
MAIL_PASSWORD=your-app-password
MAIL_ENCRYPTION=tls

Test Email: Use the “Send Test Mail” option to verify that SMTP connectivity is working.

Security Note: Always use app-specific passwords or mail relay accounts to avoid exposing corporate credentials.

If SMTP is not ready during setup, you can skip this step and configure it later.