Changes:
- Configure Gitea mailer with Titan Email SMTP settings
- Add SMTP_AUTH = PLAIN for authentication method specification
- Update SMTP password in vault (vault_gitea_smtp_password)
Email Status:
Currently non-functional due to SMTP authentication rejection by Titan Email
servers. Error: 535 5.7.8 authentication failed
Troubleshooting Performed:
- Tested both port 587 (STARTTLS) and 465 (SSL/TLS)
- Verified credentials work in webmail
- Tested AUTH PLAIN and AUTH LOGIN methods
- Removed conflicting TLS settings
- Both authentication methods rejected despite correct credentials
Root Cause:
The issue is NOT a Gitea configuration problem. Titan Email SMTP server
is rejecting all authentication attempts from the VPS (69.62.119.31)
despite credentials being correct and working in webmail.
Possible causes:
- SMTP access may need to be enabled in Hostinger control panel
- VPS IP may require whitelisting
- Account may need additional verification for SMTP access
- Titan Email plan may not include external SMTP access
Documentation:
Created comprehensive troubleshooting guide at:
docs/gitea-email-troubleshooting.md
Files Modified:
- roles/gitea/templates/app.ini.j2 (+1 line: SMTP_AUTH = PLAIN)
- docs/gitea-email-troubleshooting.md (new file, complete troubleshooting log)
- host_vars/arch-vps/vault.yml (updated SMTP password - not committed)
Next Steps:
- Check Hostinger control panel for SMTP/IMAP access toggle
- Test SMTP from different IP to rule out IP blocking
- Contact Hostinger/Titan support for SMTP access verification
- Consider alternative email providers if Titan SMTP unavailable
Joakim
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