Email Setup
TigerBug sends emails for account verification, notifications, and other important stuff. Here's how to get it working.
What needs email
- New account verification
- Welcome messages
- Issue and comment notifications
- Assignment alerts
- Test emails (to make sure everything works)
Setting it up
Go to Admin Dashboard → SMTP Configuration and fill in:
- Host: Your email server (like smtp.gmail.com)
- Port: Usually 465 for secure connections
- Username & Password: Your email credentials
- From Address: What shows up as the sender
- Use TLS: Check this unless you have certificate issues
Hit save and TigerBug will test the connection. Check the logs to see if it worked.
Testing
Use the test email form in the admin panel to make sure everything's working before your users need it.
When things go wrong
| Problem | Usually means | Try this |
|---|---|---|
| Connection timeout | Firewall or wrong server | Test with nc -vz yourhost 465 |
| Certificate errors | Self-signed or bad SSL | Uncheck "Use TLS" or fix your certificates |
| Authentication failed | Wrong username/password | Double-check your credentials |
Most email providers have specific setup guides - Gmail, Outlook, etc. all work fine.