📌 Purpose & Quick Summary

The Reseller Profile (index.php?page=profile) governs your personal account security and communication infrastructure. Beyond updating contact emails and rotating access passwords, it includes two critical enterprise features: Custom Outbound SMTP Smarthost Configuration (enabling all system emails sent to your clients to route through your own branded mail server) and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for ironclad administrative security.

BoostonCP Reseller Profile & Security Management

Figure 9: Reseller Profile showing avatar customization, SMTP smarthost settings, and Two-Factor Authentication.

🖥️ Interface Tour & Elements

  1. Reseller Identity Card: Displays Reseller ID, Username, Email address, and custom avatar upload tool with modal crop.
  2. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Card: Toggle switch and QR code verification to protect account access with Google Authenticator or Authy.
  3. Outbound SMTP Smarthost Configuration:
    • SMTP Host: External mail server hostname (e.g. smtp.yourbrand.com).
    • SMTP Port: Port 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL).
    • SMTP Username & Password: Authentication credentials.
    • Sender Email & Name: Header values for customer notifications (e.g. [email protected]).
  4. Password Rotation Card: Secure interface to update your reseller login credentials.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Configuring Outbound SMTP Smarthost

  1. In the sidebar or top header dropdown, click Profile.
  2. Locate the Outbound SMTP Settings card.
  3. Enter your mail server details:
    • SMTP Host: mail.yourbrand.com
    • Port: 587
    • Encryption: TLS
    • Username: [email protected]
    • Password: Enter mailbox password.
    • From Email: [email protected]
    • From Name: YourBrand Cloud System
  4. Click Test & Save SMTP.
  5. All account creation notices, password reset links, and quota alerts sent to your customers will now originate directly from your branded mail server.

Step 2: Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

  1. In the Two-Factor Authentication card, toggle Enable 2FA to ON.
  2. Scan the generated QR code using Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or 1Password.
  3. Enter the 6-digit verification code and click Verify & Lock 2FA.
  4. Future logins to Port 2085 will strictly require the 2FA code.

⚙️ Complete Field & Parameter Reference Table

Profile Setting Value Type Security & Brand Impact
Reseller Email Valid RFC email Destination for server notifications and security alerts.
SMTP Smarthost External mail server Ensures client notification emails originate from your domain, not the server host.
Two-Factor Auth TOTP 6-digit code Shields reseller control panel against credential stuffing attacks.
Password Strong bcrypt string Primary defense protecting all customer tenant data.

❓ Troubleshooting & Common Errors

1. Test Email Returns "SMTP Connection Timed Out"

  • Cause: Outbound Port 25 or 587 is blocked by local firewall or incorrect SSL encryption mode.
  • Solution: Switch to Port 465 with SSL/TLS encryption enabled, and ensure SMTP credentials are valid.