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SMTP

The SMTP configuration allows you to set up email sending for BrainScore. This is required for sending emails such as password resets, email verifications, and subscription notifications.

Settings SMTP

Form Fields​

  • Status: Toggle to enable/disable email configuration
  • Mail Mailer *: Mail driver
    • smtp: Send email via an SMTP server (most common)
    • sendmail: Send email via the server’s Sendmail binary (advanced)
  • Mail Host *: SMTP server hostname (e.g., smtp.gmail.com, smtp.mailtrap.io) (required when Status is enabled)
  • Mail Port *: SMTP port number (commonly 587 for TLS, 465 for SSL) (required when Status is enabled)
  • Mail Username *: SMTP username/email address (required when Status is enabled)
  • Mail Password *: SMTP password or app-specific password (required when Status is enabled)
  • Mail Encryption *: Encryption method (required when Status is enabled)
    • tls: Transport Layer Security (recommended, usually port 587)
    • ssl: Secure Sockets Layer (usually port 465)
  • Mail From Email *: Email address that appears as sender (required when Status is enabled)
  • Mail From Name *: Name that appears as sender (required when Status is enabled)

Common SMTP Providers​

Gmail​

  • Host: smtp.gmail.com
  • Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
  • Username: Your Gmail address
  • Password: App-specific password (not your regular password)
  • Encryption: TLS (recommended) or SSL

Note: Enable 2-factor authentication and generate an app-specific password in your Google Account settings.

Outlook/Hotmail​

  • Host: smtp-mail.outlook.com
  • Port: 587
  • Username: Your Outlook email address
  • Password: Your Outlook password
  • Encryption: TLS

Mailtrap (Testing)​

  • Host: smtp.mailtrap.io
  • Port: 2525 or 587
  • Username: Your Mailtrap username
  • Password: Your Mailtrap password
  • Encryption: TLS

SendGrid​

  • Host: smtp.sendgrid.net
  • Port: 587
  • Username: apikey
  • Password: Your SendGrid API key
  • Encryption: TLS

Mailgun​

  • Host: smtp.mailgun.org
  • Port: 587
  • Username: Your Mailgun SMTP username
  • Password: Your Mailgun SMTP password
  • Encryption: TLS

Usage Steps​

  1. Enable the Status toggle
  2. Choose Mail Mailer (smtp or sendmail)
  3. If using smtp, enter Host, Port, Username, Password, and Encryption
  4. Enter From Email and From Name
  5. Click Update to save

Important Notes​

  • Required When Enabled: When Status is enabled, BrainScore requires all email fields to be filled.
  • Port Numbers:
    • Port 587: Usually for TLS
    • Port 465: Usually for SSL
    • Port 25: Usually unencrypted (not recommended)
  • Gmail: Requires app-specific password, not your regular Gmail password
  • Testing: Use Mailtrap or similar service for testing email functionality
  • From Email: Should match or be verified with your SMTP provider
  • Security: Never share your SMTP credentials publicly
  • Troubleshooting: If emails aren't sending, check:
    • Firewall settings
    • SMTP credentials are correct
    • Port is not blocked by your hosting provider
    • Encryption type matches the port