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EXRECIPIENTMAIL - Detailed description

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Overview

Parameter:EXRECIPIENTMAIL
Category: SMTP
Default value: log@etask.de
Product: eTASK.Other (SMTP)

What does this parameter do?

This parameter defines the email address to which automatic notifications regarding timer job results and technical errors (exceptions) are sent, provided that the corresponding notification functions are enabled.

What is this parameter used for?

  • Central recipient address for automated system notifications

  • Receiving error reports for critical system errors

  • Receiving timer job results and status messages

  • Monitoring of system operations via automatic email alerts

Technical Details (for Administrators)

Format: Email address (string)
Default value: log@etask.de

Important notes:

  • The address is only used if EXNOTIFYEMAILFLAG or SENDTIMERJOBMAILSTOEXRECIPIENT are enabled

  • For timer jobs, the address is also used for result notifications

  • A working SMTP configuration is required

Dependent parameters:

  • EXNOTIFYEMAILFLAG: Enables/disables email notifications for errors

  • SENDTIMERJOBMAILSTOEXRECIPIENT: Enables/disables email notifications for timer job results

When should you change this value?

Change the value to an internal email address when:

  • The system goes into production

  • You want to receive error notifications sent to your IT team

  • You want to monitor timer job results

  • You want to enable one of the notification functions (EXNOTIFYEMAILFLAG or SENDTIMERJOBMAILSTOEXRECIPIENT)

Leave the default value if:

  • You do not want automatic notifications

  • The dependent parameters are already disabled

  • An agreement has been made with eTASK Support

Important notes

  1. Default value not suitable for production
    use The default value log@etask.de is an internal eTASK address and should be changed to your own email address before activating the notification functions.

  2. Notifications must be activated separately
    Simply changing this email address does not result in emails being sent. You must also set EXNOTIFYEMAILFLAG or SENDTIMERJOBMAILSTOEXRECIPIENT 1 .

  3. Note email volume
    Depending on system activity and activated notifications, a large volume of emails could be generated in the event of an error. Ideally, use a dedicated monitoring address.

Security

Does changing this parameter affect security?

No, this parameter has no direct impact on security.

  • Changing the email address does not affect authentication or authorization mechanisms

  • No new access options are created

Data protection assessment:

  • The emails may contain technical error details, stack traces, and system information

  • In sensitive environments, it should be ensured that the recipient address is trustworthy

  • Error reports may potentially contain personal data from the error context

  • The recipient address should only be accessible to authorized IT personnel

Conclusion: The parameter is not security-relevant, but from a data protection perspective, the recipient address should be chosen carefully and access to it should be controlled.

Practical example

Initial situation:
A company wants to monitor its eTASK production system. The parameters EXNOTIFYEMAILFLAG and SENDTIMERJOBMAILSTOEXRECIPIENT are to be activated, but the notifications should not be sent to log@etask.de .

Configuration:
The administrator changes EXRECIPIENTMAIL from log@etask.de to etask-monitoring@firma.de and then activates EXNOTIFYEMAILFLAG (1) and SENDTIMERJOBMAILSTOEXRECIPIENT (1).

After the change:

  • If an error with LogLevel "Error" occurs, etask-monitoring@firma.de a detailed error message

  • Timer jobs also send their results to etask-monitoring@firma.de

  • The IT team can set up mailbox monitoring and trigger alerts for specific keywords

  • Errors are detected proactively without the need to manually check logs

Result:
Centralized monitoring of the eTASK system via a dedicated monitoring email address with full control over notifications.

Recommended setting

For standard installations: Dedicated email address (e.g., etask-monitoring@firma.de)

Reason:

  • The default value log@etask.de is an external address and unsuitable for production use

  • An internal monitoring address enables controlled monitoring

  • Dedicated addresses simplify the filtering and processing of notifications

Tip for production environments:

  • Use a dedicated email address for system monitoring

  • Set up email rules to highlight critical notifications

  • Integrate the address into your monitoring system (e.g., forwarding to a ticketing system)

  • Regularly check whether notifications are arriving (e.g., by triggering test errors)

Caution: Do not forget to change EXRECIPIENTMAIL before activating EXNOTIFYEMAILFLAG or SENDTIMERJOBMAILSTOEXRECIPIENT to avoid unwanted emails being sent to the default address.

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