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To send local emails in Magento 2 using MailHog and Warden, you’ll need to configure your development environment to use MailHog as an SMTP server. Warden will manage the Docker containers needed for this setup. Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Ensure Warden is Installed:
- Make sure you have Warden properly installed and your Magento 2 project is running within a Warden environment. Warden uses Docker containers, simplifying the management of your local development environment. If you need help with this, refer to the Warden documentation.
2. Verify MailHog Service in Warden:
- Warden should include a MailHog service by default. To check if it is running, use the following command:
warden svc status
- Look for a service named 'mailhog'. If it is not present or running, you may need to enable it in your .warden/warden.yml file, or if not included - add it:
services:
mailhog:
image: mailhog/mailhog:latest
ports:
- 8025:8025 # MailHog Web UI
- 1025:1025 # SMTP
3. Restart Warden After Making Changes
- Apply any configuration changes by restarting Warden:
warden env restart
4. Configure Magento 2 to Use MailHog SMTP:
- In Magento 2 admin panel, navigate to Stores -> Configuration -> Advanced -> System -> Mail Sending Settings.
- Set the following:
- Host: `mailhog`
- Port: `1025`
- Protocol: leave blank, or use `None` (if available)
- No need to specify username or password, as MailHog is a local SMTP testing tool.
- Save the configuration.
5. Clear Magento Cache:
- After changing the email settings, clear the Magento cache:
warden exec php bin/magento cache:flush
6. Test Email Functionality:
- Send a test email from Magento 2 (e.g. create a new user, order, etc.).
7. Access MailHog Web UI:
- Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8025. Here you should see all the emails that your Magento 2 installation sends out. This helps you verify that your configuration is correct and that emails are being sent by Magento.
Key Considerations:
- Warden and Docker: Warden simplifies the process by managing the MailHog Docker container. Ensure Docker is running correctly.
- MailHog Configuration: The default MailHog settings usually suffice for local development. However, you can customize it further via a docker-compose file if necessary.
- Firewall: If you're having issues connecting to MailHog, make sure there isn't any firewall blocking access on ports 1025 and 8025.
- Debugging: Check Magento logs (`var/log/system.log` and `var/log/mail.log`) if you encounter email sending issues, as the issue may not be related to Warden or MailHog.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully send local emails from Magento 2 using MailHog and Warden, making your email testing workflow much easier and more efficient.