Hey folks, I’m having trouble with my Spring app’s email functionality. It’s weird because it works fine when I use Gmail, but it’s not sending anything when I switch to my OVH setup.
I’ve got a domain and email service with OVH, and I’ve configured my app to use their SMTP server. The app doesn’t throw any errors, but the emails never show up in my inbox. I’m stumped!
Here’s a snippet of my config:
mail_config:
smtp_server: 'mail.myhost.net'
port_number: 465
user_email: '[email protected]'
auth_password: 'mysecretpassword'
encryption:
tls_enabled: true
tls_required: true
connection_test: true
Any ideas what could be causing this? Maybe there’s something specific to OVH that I’m missing? I’d really appreciate any tips or suggestions you guys might have. Thanks in advance!
As someone who’s gone through the OVH email setup process, I can relate to your frustration. One thing that’s often overlooked is OVH’s strict anti-spam measures. They sometimes block outgoing emails if they suspect your server’s IP isn’t properly configured.
Have you tried setting up SPF and DKIM records for your domain? These are crucial for email deliverability with OVH. Also, make sure your server’s IP has a proper reverse DNS (PTR) record set up.
Another quirk with OVH is that they sometimes require you to use a specific email address format for authentication. Instead of just your email, try using ‘[email protected]’ as the username.
If all else fails, OVH’s SMTP server logs can be incredibly helpful. You can access these through your OVH control panel. They often reveal issues that aren’t apparent from the Spring application side.
Remember, patience is key when dealing with email configurations. It took me a good week of tweaking before I got everything running smoothly with OVH.
hey there, i had a similar issue with ovh. have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes ovh’s strict filters send emails there. also, try port 587 instead of 465. And make sure u’ve enabled SMTP in ur ovh control panel. it’s not always on by default. good luck!
I’ve encountered similar issues with OVH SMTP in the past. One thing to check is whether OVH requires authentication for outgoing emails. Some providers do, even if you’re using their SMTP server.
Try adding these properties to your configuration:
mail.smtp.auth=true
mail.smtp.starttls.enable=true
Also, double-check that the port number is correct for OVH. Some providers use different ports for SSL/TLS connections. You might want to try port 587 instead of 465.
Lastly, ensure your OVH account has SMTP sending enabled. Sometimes it’s disabled by default for security reasons. You may need to log into your OVH control panel and explicitly allow SMTP sending for your domain.
If none of these work, I’d recommend contacting OVH support directly. They might have specific requirements or settings for their SMTP service that aren’t immediately obvious.