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Numbus Server documentation
📬 Configuring the mail settings
| Variable | Description | Values | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMTP_SERVER_USERNAME | The email address used to send automated emails (alerts, notifications). | "your-address@your-domain.com" | |
| SMTP_SERVER_PASSWORD | The password or app-specific password for the email account. | "your-secure-password" | |
| SMTP_SERVER_HOST | The address of the SMTP server. | "smtp.yourdomain.com" | "smtp.gmail.com" |
| SMTP_SERVER_PORT | The port number for the SMTP server. | "587" or "465" | "587" |
❓ I don't already have an SMTP capable email
If your provider doesn't support standard SMTP, the easiest solution is to create a free Gmail account dedicated to your server.
Gmail allows you to generate an App Password which works perfectly for automated alerts.
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Navigate to the Google account creation page. Follow the prompts to create your account. Feel free not to provide real information about yourself. Giving your phone number and home address is not needed.
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Once your account is created navigate to the Google account settings.
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In the security page, enable the two factor authentication (2FA). The best way to enable 2FA without providing too much information is using TOTP codes (under Authenticator label). You can use the open-source Ente Auth app to get your TOTP codes.
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Finally, once 2FA is enabled, you can generate an app password. Navigate to the app passwords page. Generate an app password and call it "numbus-server" to remember what it is used for.