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Change SMTP Password Type

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Description

Bug Report

Current Behavior
Currently the SMTP password is shown in plaintext

Steps to Reproduce
View the SMTP password field

Expected Behavior
Password should be hidden with the correct password type

Environment

Possible Solution

Change the password field type to be password.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the SMTP password field in the Flarum code or settings UI and reproduce the plaintext display described in the issue. Change the field to use the password type, then verify that the SMTP password is hidden when viewed.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
40/100

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