JIRA outgoing mail is not using the configured from address

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Symptoms

  • JIRA's outgoing mail server is using Gmail

  • The From address is not using the 'From address' configured in the SMTP Mail Server configuration within JIRA

  • The From address is not using the project email address for notifications

Cause

Gmail allows you to send email from a different address if you have the alternative sender's address linked to the mail server account.

Resolution

Updated on April 8, 2025

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