*As a Fedora Forge user,*
I want email notifications to be available and properly configured,
so that I can receive timely updates about repository activities through my preferred communication channel.

1. 1. Background

Based on the investigation in issue #193, we have determined that native Forgejo email notifications are the preferred approach over Fedora Messaging integration. This user story covers the implementation of email notifications with proper configuration and security considerations.

1. 1. Acceptance Criteria

• [ ] *Email notifications enabled in Forgejo configuration*
• SMTP configured to use bastion.fedoraproject.org as relay
• Email notifications default to OFF for all users

• [ ] *Staging Environment Setup*
• Email notifications tested on staging environment
• SMTP configuration verified with bastion relay
• User notification preferences tested
• Email delivery and formatting validated

• [ ] *Production Deployment*
• Email notifications deployed to production
• Configuration matches staging setup
• Monitoring and logging in place
• Documentation updated with setup details

• [ ] *Security Considerations*
• Email addresses marked as private by default
• SMTP authentication properly configured
• No sensitive information exposed in email headers