From 44b7f1013f0c72bb645e089d4c524f8f5576dfe8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Federico Coppede Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:03:56 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] docs: built in smtp provider warning (#10958) Added a warning to mention that the built in SMTP provider is for testing only, not production. **Context:** Customers often complain about email delivery delays while using the built in SMTP provider, and they should configure their own. --- docs/docs/guides/manage/console/default-settings.mdx | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/docs/guides/manage/console/default-settings.mdx b/docs/docs/guides/manage/console/default-settings.mdx index 0ec5d67bf..c6721b4e7 100644 --- a/docs/docs/guides/manage/console/default-settings.mdx +++ b/docs/docs/guides/manage/console/default-settings.mdx @@ -95,6 +95,13 @@ You can configure many SMTP providers using templates for popular providers. The You have to activate your SMTP provider so Zitadel can use it to send your emails. Only one provider can be active. ::: +:::warning +The built-in SMTP provider is intended **only for testing and evaluation purposes**. +Email delivery through this service may be **delayed or temporarily unstable**. + +For any **production setup**, you must configure your own SMTP provider to ensure reliable and consistent email delivery. +::: + Go to the ZITADEL [customer portal](https://zitadel.cloud) to configure a custom domain. To configure your custom SMTP please fill the following fields: