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
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.