The chmod 600 command is vital—it ensures that other users on the same server cannot peek at your secrets. 5. Automated Alternatives
MAIL_MAILER=smtp MAIL_HOST=smtp.mailgun.org MAIL_PORT=587 MAIL_USERNAME=postmaster@your-domain.com MAIL_PASSWORD=YOUR_MAIL_PROVIDER_PASSWORD MAIL_ENCRYPTION=tls MAIL_FROM_ADDRESS="no-reply@your-domain.com" MAIL_FROM_NAME="$APP_NAME" .env.backup.production