SMTP Setup

Why SMTP matters

DoorFall Start Page Script uses outgoing email for enabled workflows such as account verification, password recovery and contact notifications.

Information you normally need

Your email provider will typically supply:

• SMTP host
• SMTP port
• Username
• Password
• Encryption/security method
• From email/name where supported

Common ports

• 587 is commonly used with STARTTLS/TLS.
• 465 is commonly used with implicit SSL/TLS.

Your provider's documentation is authoritative.

Setup process

1. Open SMTP Settings in Admin.
2. Enter the credentials supplied by the provider.
3. Save.
4. Use the SMTP test feature.
5. Confirm the test message arrives.
6. Test registration/password-reset flows if enabled.

Example configuration

Your provider might give you values similar to:

• SMTP host: smtp.examplemail.com
• Port: 587
• Username: you@example.com
• Password: an SMTP or app-specific password
• Security: TLS or STARTTLS

These are examples only. Always use the exact values supplied by your email provider.

From address

Where the setting is available, use a From address that your SMTP provider permits. For example, if you authenticate as support@yoursite.com, some providers will reject mail sent as an unrelated address.

Test more than the test button

A successful SMTP test proves the server can send a test message. Also test a real application workflow such as password reset or email verification before launch.