Configuration - Password Manager API

Environment Variables

The Password Manager API uses environment variables defined in the .env file for configuration. Below are all available configuration options from .env.example.

Application Settings

Core application configuration:

APP_NAME=Laravel
APP_ENV=local
APP_KEY=
APP_DEBUG=true
APP_URL=http://localhost

string

default:"Laravel"

The name of your application. This is used in notifications and other user-facing messages.

string

default:"local"

The application environment. Set to production for live deployments, local for development.

string

required

Application encryption key. Generate using php artisan key:generate. Never commit this to version control.

boolean

default:"true"

Enable debug mode. Set to false in production to hide error details from users.

Never set APP_DEBUG=true in production environments as it exposes sensitive information.

string

default:"http://localhost"

The base URL of your application. Update this to match your production domain.

Database Configuration

Database connection settings:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=laravel
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=

string

default:"mysql"

Database driver. Supported values: mysql, pgsql, sqlite, sqlsrv

string

default:"127.0.0.1"

Database server hostname or IP address

integer

default:"3306"

Database server port (3306 for MySQL, 5432 for PostgreSQL)

string

required

Name of the database to connect to

string

required

Database username

string

Database password. Leave empty if no password is required (not recommended for production)

Logging Configuration

Control application logging behavior:

LOG_CHANNEL=stack
LOG_DEPRECATIONS_CHANNEL=null
LOG_LEVEL=debug

string

default:"stack"

Logging channel. Available channels: stack, single, daily, slack, syslog, errorlog

string

default:"debug"

Minimum log level to record. Options: debug, info, notice, warning, error, critical, alert, emergency

Cache and Session

Cache and session driver configuration:

CACHE_DRIVER=file
SESSION_DRIVER=file
SESSION_LIFETIME=120
QUEUE_CONNECTION=sync

string

default:"file"

Cache driver. Options: file, redis, memcached, database, array

string

default:"file"

Session storage driver. Options: file, cookie, database, redis, memcached, array

integer

default:"120"

Session lifetime in minutes

string

default:"sync"

Queue driver. Options: sync, database, redis, sqs, beanstalkd

Redis Configuration

Redis server settings (if using Redis for cache, sessions, or queues):

REDIS_HOST=127.0.0.1
REDIS_PASSWORD=null
REDIS_PORT=6379

string

default:"127.0.0.1"

Redis server hostname

string

Redis authentication password. Set to null if no password is configured

integer

default:"6379"

Redis server port

Mail Configuration

Email delivery settings:

MAIL_MAILER=smtp
MAIL_HOST=mailpit
MAIL_PORT=1025
MAIL_USERNAME=null
MAIL_PASSWORD=null
MAIL_ENCRYPTION=null
MAIL_FROM_ADDRESS="hello@example.com"
MAIL_FROM_NAME="${APP_NAME}"

string

default:"smtp"

Mail driver. Options: smtp, sendmail, mailgun, ses, postmark, log

string

default:"mailpit"

SMTP server hostname

integer

default:"1025"

SMTP server port

string

Email encryption protocol. Options: tls, ssl, or null for no encryption

string

required

Default sender email address

Broadcasting and Queues

Real-time broadcasting configuration:

BROADCAST_DRIVER=log
FILESYSTEM_DISK=local

string

default:"log"

Broadcasting driver. Options: pusher, redis, log, null

string

default:"local"

Default filesystem disk. Options: local, public, s3

AWS Configuration

Amazon Web Services settings (if using S3 for file storage):

AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=
AWS_DEFAULT_REGION=us-east-1
AWS_BUCKET=
AWS_USE_PATH_STYLE_ENDPOINT=false

AWS credentials are only required if you’re using S3 for file storage. Leave these empty if using local storage.

Pusher Configuration

Pusher real-time messaging settings:

PUSHER_APP_ID=
PUSHER_APP_KEY=
PUSHER_APP_SECRET=
PUSHER_HOST=
PUSHER_PORT=443
PUSHER_SCHEME=https
PUSHER_APP_CLUSTER=mt1

Pusher configuration is only needed if using Pusher for real-time broadcasting features.

Configuration Files

Beyond environment variables, you can customize the application by editing configuration files in the config/ directory:

config/app.php - Application settings, service providers, aliases
config/database.php - Database connections and settings
config/auth.php - Authentication guards and providers
config/sanctum.php - API authentication configuration
config/mail.php - Email service configuration
config/cache.php - Cache store configuration
config/queue.php - Queue driver configuration

Caching Configuration

After modifying configuration files, clear and cache the configuration:

php artisan config:cache

To clear cached configuration:

php artisan config:clear

Production Recommendations

For production deployments, ensure these settings:

APP_ENV=production
APP_DEBUG=false
APP_URL=https://your-domain.com

Additionally:

Use Redis or Memcached for caching
Configure queue workers for background jobs
Enable HTTPS and set SESSION_SECURE_COOKIE=true
Set appropriate SESSION_LIFETIME values
Configure proper logging with rotation

​Environment Variables

​Application Settings

​Database Configuration

​Logging Configuration

​Cache and Session

​Redis Configuration

​Mail Configuration

​Broadcasting and Queues

​AWS Configuration

​Pusher Configuration

​Configuration Files

​Caching Configuration

​Production Recommendations

Environment Variables

Application Settings

Database Configuration

Logging Configuration

Cache and Session

Redis Configuration

Mail Configuration

Broadcasting and Queues

AWS Configuration

Pusher Configuration

Configuration Files

Caching Configuration

Production Recommendations