Is it possible to set up a forum without using SMTP and also disable the account recovery system? So that a person can simply register without email confirmation. Hostname for your Discourse? [discourse.example.com]: Email address for admin account(s)? [me@example.com,you@example.com]: SMTP serv…

How to disable SMTP during installation?

Heliosurge (Dan DeMontmorency) May 23, 2024, 6:35pm 3

For admin email just use a free email smtp services.

There are topics on setting up SSO sites.

Email signups are still very common & strong out there.

Here is one article

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