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-# SMTP Configuration for Email Notifications
-SMTP_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
-SMTP_PORT=587
-SMTP_SECURE=false
-SMTP_USER=your-email@gmail.com
-SMTP_PASSWORD=your-app-password
-SMTP_FROM=noreply@clearance.dev
-
-# Admin Email
-ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@clearance.dev
-
-# Database Configuration (optional for future database integration)
-DATABASE_URL=