Environment file (.env)
The .env file at the project root controls all runtime configuration. Below is a complete reference.
Application
Database
SQLite is supported for development:
Mail
For local development, use log as the mailer to write emails to the log file instead of sending them:
Queues
For higher throughput, use Redis:
Cache
Security
Payment gateways
Payment gateway credentials are stored in the Admin → Settings → Payments panel rather than in .env, with the exception of PayPal:
Social login (Google)
Logging
Optional integration with Better Stack (Logtail):
In-app settings
After installation, most configuration is managed through the admin panel at Admin → Settings:
Settings stored in the database take precedence over .env values for email and payment credentials. You only need .env for the initial setup.
