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smtp-configuration

Configure SMTP email delivery in Vaultwarden using environment variables and security protocols.

Updated Mar 6, 2026
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#notifications#docker#smtp#vaultwarden#email configuration
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Skill: smtp-configuration
Source: https://github.com/renne/skills/tree/main/vaultwarden/smtp-configuration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/renne/skills --skill smtp-configuration

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to configuring email sending for Vaultwarden, ensuring that critical notifications like invitations, account recovery, and 2FA alerts are reliably delivered.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SMTP Setup: Guides through setting up various SMTP providers (Gmail, Outlook, SendGrid) with different security modes (STARTTLS, force_tls, off).
  • Troubleshooting: Offers solutions for common issues like special characters in passwords, OAuth2 requirements, and basic connectivity checks.
  • Use Case: You've just installed Vaultwarden and need to enable email notifications for new user sign-ups. This Skill will walk you through the exact environment variables needed for your chosen email provider.

Quick Start

Configure Vaultwarden to send emails using Gmail's SMTP service with STARTTLS security.

Frequently Asked Questions about smtp-configuration

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure Vaultwarden SMTP settings for email delivery?▼

To configure Vaultwarden SMTP email delivery, set specific environment variables for your chosen provider, including host, port, security mode, and authentication details to enable notifications and invitations.

What SMTP security modes does Vaultwarden support for Gmail or SendGrid?▼

Vaultwarden supports STARTTLS, force_tls, and off security modes for SMTP configurations, allowing flexible integration with providers like Gmail, SendGrid, and Outlook.

Why are my Vaultwarden SMTP emails not sending successfully?▼

Vaultwarden SMTP troubleshooting involves checking password special characters, verifying OAuth2 requirements, and performing basic connectivity checks to resolve common authentication and connection failures.

Can I use Gmail SMTP for Vaultwarden user invitations and 2FA alerts?▼

Yes, Gmail SMTP can be configured in Vaultwarden to deliver critical notifications including user invitations, account recovery emails, and two-factor authentication alerts securely.

Does Vaultwarden SMTP configuration require Docker environment variables?▼

Vaultwarden SMTP configuration relies on Docker environment variables to define provider settings, security protocols, and authentication credentials necessary for reliable email dispatch.

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