Navigate to Admin → Settings → Email to configure outgoing mail.
SMTP settings
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Host | SMTP server hostname (e.g. smtp.mailgun.org) |
| Port | Usually 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL) |
| Username | SMTP authentication username |
| Password | SMTP authentication password |
| Encryption | tls or ssl |
| From Address | The sender email address (e.g. noreply@yourdomain.com) |
| From Name | The sender display name |
Settings saved here override values in the .env file at runtime. If you update SMTP settings in the admin panel, you do not need to restart the application.
Transactional emails sent by StartMyVPN
| Email | Trigger |
|---|
| Service Activated | New subscription becomes active |
| Service Suspended | Subscription suspended for non-payment or manual action |
| Service Reactivated | Suspended subscription is reactivated |
| Service Cancelled | Subscription is cancelled |
| Expiration Reminder | Sent N days before a subscription expires |
| Payment Receipt | Successful payment processed |
| Password Reset | User requests a password reset |
| Email Verification | New user registration |
Testing email delivery
After configuring SMTP, use the built-in test:
php artisan tinker
>>> \Mail::raw('Test email', fn ($m) => $m->to('you@example.com')->subject('Test'));
